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Practical Boat Owner
March 2026 issue – out 15 January
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Appeal for witnesses of missing Weymouth sailor
Jeff Cole's yacht Palamina washed up on the French coast yesterday morning
Lone sailor rescued by Tenby RNLI lifeboat
The yachtsman needed help to deal with the choppy conditions
Concern for missing sailor after empty yacht found
The Weymouth yacht was discovered on the French coast
Father and daughter rescued from fog off Cornwall
The man became lost while out with his five-year-old child
Jubilation as Anna Wardley completes IOW swim
It only took 26 hours, 33 minutes and 28 seconds...
Spill-free refuelling
Don't spill a drop
Storm-lashed solo sailor rescued
The yacht's sails were 'blown out' by severe weather conditions
Anna Wardley begins Isle of Wight swim
And she's off! 'Gosport's mermaid' embarks on 56-mile final challenge
Warning to secure mooring lines after yachts run aground
Kilrush RNLI attend three drifting vessels on the River Shannon
Understanding storms – ‘wind before rain’
Take note of the development of a frontal system
Ladies’ Day attractions at the Southampton Boat Show
Women are encouraged to get on the water this Thursday, 19 September
Consultation on byelaws to protect reef features
Find out more about draft byelaws to prohibit the use of bottom towed fishing gear in four key areas
Sunshine boosts spirits at the Southampton Boat Show
Product launches and live demonstrations attract crowds after a damp Sunday
Thousands attend Southampton Boat Show opening weekend
Ahoy there! The show is celebrating its 45th year
Plymouth Yacht Haven buys Western Hangar
Expansion plans for the South West marina
Coastguard launches ‘Register for Rescue’ campaign
It could speed up your rescue and even save your life
Behind the scenes with RNLI lifesavers
A stunning sea rescue photography book and exhibitionis launched
‘Which Marina’ offers free charts to harbours
A new mapping tool for easy passage planning to marinas
PBO Project Boat: Hantu Biru
A budget boat restoration of a Snapdragon 23
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