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    May 2026 issue of Practical Boat Owner Magazine

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    John_Freeman

    Tribute to the founder of the Freeman cruiser

    • July 31, 2013

    John Freeman passed away two days before his 96th birthday

    ClipperRace

    Clipper Race GREAT Britain yacht officially named

    • July 31, 2013

    The global event 'captures the great British spirit of adventure', says Minister

    Clipper_GB_Launch

    British Clipper Race yacht unveiled

    • July 31, 2013

    The 70ft racing boat is on show in Trafalgar Square

    Christchurch couple Conor and Marion Wall being silly crossing the line at the end of circumnavigation

    Triumphant return for circumnavigation yacht

    • July 30, 2013

    Conor and Marion Wall show that 'Toucan' do it!

    Hayling Bay_credit_Langstone Harbour Board

    Warning to mariners about underwater obstruction

    • July 30, 2013

    It comes after two vessels struck the object on the south coast

    CompetitionWinner.

    PBO competition winner claims his berthing prize

    • July 29, 2013

    A year's free stay at a Quay Marinas facility in north Wales

    St Davids RNLI lifeboat. Credit- RNLI: Nigel Millard

    Personal locator beacon triggers rescue

    • July 29, 2013

    A wave knocked the skipper from his rigid hulled inflatable boat

    Rockall_Scotland

    Planning Scotland’s seas

    • July 25, 2013

    Public consultation launched for Scotland's first National Marine Plan

    diesel

    UK to challenge European Commission over Red Diesel

    • July 25, 2013

    The fight is on for recreational boating to continue to use Red Diesel

    Astrid

    Tall Ship Astrid sinks off the Cork coast

    • July 24, 2013

    'We've lost a bit of history'

    Alan Rankin Thumbs up at Ullapool

    Solo sailor completes low carbon charity challenge

    • July 24, 2013

    Alan Rankin sailed into 10 ports and ran 10k at each one

    AllWalesBoatShow

    All Wales Boat Show starts today

    • July 24, 2013

    The festival of watersports is now under new management

    Studland Seahorse

    First MCZs in England to be designated this Autumn

    • July 23, 2013

    The RYA is objecting to just one of the 31 sites proposed for designation in 2013

    SailingCat2

    A Q&A with Swan 36 owners

    • July 23, 2013

    How an impulse buy became part of the family

    Traditional Sail Cardiff 2013- credit Old Gaffers Association

    Countdown to OGA Jubilee finale

    • July 23, 2013

    New book launched and hundreds expected for Cowes festival

    Gazprom_Swan_60_World_Champions

    Bronenosec and Samantaga crowned Swan World Champions

    • July 22, 2013

    Intense fleet racing plus two star-led match races

    Rathlin Island Marina

    New Celtic Seas cruising section to be launched

    • July 20, 2013

    ...to complete the Cruising Association's British Isles coverage

    MPAs_WalesJuly2013

    Decision to withdraw plans for 10 MCZs in Wales

    • July 19, 2013

    The RYA says it's good news for boating

    SebCoe_PortlandMarina

    Lord Coe praises London 2012 sailing legacy

    • July 19, 2013

    Plaques were unveiled to commemorate the big event on Portland

    John Dory and diver. Credit: Paul Naylor / Marine Conservation Society

    Drop in sessions for East coast marine plans

    • July 18, 2013

    It will impact seas from Flamborough Head to Felixstowe

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