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Practical Boat Owner
December 2025 issue – out on 23 October
From steering to rigging (and all the things we forget!) – the essential checks for the prepared skipper; Displacement theory and how it affects the…
Advanced lifeboat boost for five RNLI stations
The Shannon class is 50% faster with shock absorbing seats
All-weather lifeboat boost for Clifden volunteers
'Significant investment' by RNLI at the Irish lifeboat station
New cruiser racing scheme gets a workout
Successful trial of new National Handicap for Cruisers (NHC)
Clipper Race reveal their new skipper line up
The 'dynamic dozen' will command the new Clipper 70 yacht fleet
‘Ordinary sailors’ urged to take on charity challenge
The 26-mile sailing marathon will take place in Plymouth this July
History maker: Guo Chuan
Hero's welcome for record-breaking solo sailor
Solo sailor assisted with yacht mooring
Volunteer crew praised for a good job in 'absymal conditions'
New lifeboat station to be trialled in Scotland
100 people packed into last night's public meeting to hear plans
A summer festival of sail in Weymouth and Portland
Coaching, racing and taster sessions this August Bank Holiday
Old Gaffers’ Jubilee bonanza
50th anniversary year for the association of traditional gaff rig boats
Final countdown for wind farm consultation
Last chance to have a say on the proposed Navitus Bay Wind Park
Cornish town celebrates Sailtica Race involvement
Cruisers and multihulls over 8.5m will be competing
Sailors’ pets cut adrift
Bringing pets back home from Europe becomes more difficult for yachtsmen
Easter Boat Show on the south coast
New and used boats, plus stalls and marina tours
New marina development for Deacons
Hamble river boatyard plans new layout for berths at Bursledon
Buckler’s Hard museum celebrates 50 years
Maritime Museum rededicated to celebrate village link with the sea
Classic Fife yachts to sail into Argyll’s Secret Coast
The Fife Regatta has attracted entries from New Zealand and the US
Search and rescue services sold off to US-based company
Search and rescue officially privatised as Department for Transport signs new £1.6bn helicopter contract with Bristow Group
Dry meet of the Countess Owners Association
Guest of honour brought 21 years of cruising experience to the meeting
Entry boost for Peel Traditional Boat Weekend
Peel is preparing for a five-day party with the OGA