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    May 2026 issue of Practical Boat Owner Magazine

    May 2026 Issue – out 12 March

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    Vendee Globe sailor Jean-Pierre Dick faces tough decision

    • January 22, 2013

    'I fear that the racer and the sailor will not agree'

    Jean-Pierre Dick

    Vendee Globe boat Virbac-Paprec 3 loses its keel

    • January 22, 2013

    Jean-Pierre Dick says his dream of a podium finish 'suddenly sunk'

    OCC_Tim_Severin

    Winners of the Ocean Cruising Club 2012 awards announced

    • January 22, 2013

    Ordinary individuals celebrated for doing extraordinary things on the world's oceans

    Tip of the Day

    Non-slip on painted surfaces

    • January 21, 2013

    How to make a grippy surface

    AlainDelord

    French yachtsman rescued after three days in a life raft

    • January 20, 2013

    Experienced sailor Alain Delord got into difficulties while attempting a solo round-the-world voyage

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    Snow and sailing at the London Boat Show

    • January 18, 2013

    'Fresh but great fun' says Olympian Andrew Simpson

    RNLIdolphin

    RNLI Dart volunteers have close encounter of the dolphin kind

    • January 17, 2013

    A man overboard exercise attracts the curious marine mammal

    Southwold Harbour

    Should harbour authorities have unrestricted power?

    • January 17, 2013

    The Marine Navigation (No.2) Bill is to be debated in the House of Lords

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    A German sailor wins the RYA Yachtmaster of the Year title

    • January 16, 2013

    Princess Anne presented the accolade at the London Boat Show

    British Steel reunion

    Chay Blyth round-the-world yacht race reunion

    • January 16, 2013

    More than 200 people have signed up to attend a 20th anniversary reunion

    Tip of the Day

    De-dusting with thinners before painting

    • January 16, 2013

    Thinners - tips

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    Burgee unveiled for Chipping Norton Yacht Club

    • January 16, 2013

    It is more than 100 miles from the sea and in demand

    Sir Ben receiving the award from YJA chairman Bob Fisher and Lady Pippa Blake

    Sir Ben is named British Yachtsman of the Year

    • January 15, 2013

    Sir Ben's coach David 'Sid' Howlett and the late 'Mr Henri' also achieved YJA accolades

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    Attendance is up at the London Boat Show 2013

    • January 15, 2013

    ...And model boat racing is among the attractions proving popular

    RogerTaylor

    Well-worn cruising yachts inspire London Boat Show visitors

    • January 15, 2013

    'Adventure, solitude, the wildlife and challenge' - reasons to set sail

    Old Crabber

    London Boat Show 2013: Day Three

    • January 14, 2013

    TV star David Dimbleby reveals why he's an Old Gaffer at heart plus much more

    LondonBoatShow2013

    There’s a buzz at the London Boat Show 2013

    • January 13, 2013

    A 'show of two halves' that is well worth a visit

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    Shackleton Epic crew begin final sea trials in Antarctica

    • January 11, 2013

    Official centenary expedition due to depart on 20 January from Elephant Island

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    Eight public exhibitions announced for wind farm scheme

    • January 11, 2013

    Navitus Bay events to be held across Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

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    RNLI gets go ahead to build all-weather lifeboats in Poole

    • January 10, 2013

    The £11.2million project will create 90 new jobs

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