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    May 2026 issue of Practical Boat Owner Magazine

    May 2026 Issue – out 12 March

    59 low cost upgrades to enhance your boat; How to reduce weather helm; Boat repairs in a Force 9 storm; Designing and building your own…

    April 2026 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine

    April 2026 issue – out 12 February

    Sailmaker tips for getting new life out of old sails; NMEA wifi gateways tested; Wayfarer Weekended on test; Cruising hacks from liveaboard sailors; Solo skipper’s…

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    Video: Rebuilding a hull-deck joint

    • July 13, 2012

    Watch the first stage of our Project Boat's reconstruction

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    • July 12, 2012

    Portland 'helicopter was vital in search for our boys'

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    Around Britain in a 16-foot dinghy

    • July 11, 2012

    Ellen Macarthur to greet 21-year-old

    Tip of the Day

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    • July 10, 2012

    Without damaging the pump housing

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    Replica Olympic torch relay ends today

    • July 10, 2012

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    London 2012 Olympics logo

    Olympic sailing park and ride site flooded

    • July 9, 2012

    Car park under a foot of water

    wells inshore lifeboat

    Lost yachtsman rescued, again

    • July 3, 2012

    After asking for directions, this time he runs aground

    toe in the water

    Round the Island Race tomorrow

    • June 29, 2012

    Clash with Armed Forces Day means a busy day for Dee

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    Which way to Hull?

    • June 29, 2012

    Confused yachtsman asks for directions

    Clipper 11-12 start at Southampton

    Clipper Homecoming Festival begins tomorrow

    • June 28, 2012

    Northern Ireland ready for Clipper arrival

    Tip of the Day

    Passage planning? Be flexible!

    • June 26, 2012

    Look at the other options when making your plan

    Tip of the Day

    Keep the navigator’s seat dry

    • June 25, 2012

    You'll thank yourself later!

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    PBO puts the Boat Project through its paces

    • June 25, 2012

    On the Solent today - look out for us!

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    Olympic flame crosses Windermere on a boat

    • June 22, 2012

    Climax to day 34 of torch relay

    Tip of the Day

    Kitchen roll is a boat owner’s best friend

    • June 22, 2012

    Multi-tool

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    4 stroke outboard reluctant to start?

    • June 21, 2012

    Try this tip!

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    World’s largest Union Flag is repainted

    • June 20, 2012

    Makeover for Cowes landmark

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    Video: Outboards on test

    • June 19, 2012

    Read the comparison in PBO's summer issue

    RNLI St Mary's all-weather lifeboat The Whiteheads

    Lifeboat crew and fundraisers honoured

    • June 19, 2012

    Four recognised in Birthday Honours List

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    Olympic support boats handed over

    • June 18, 2012

    Beneteau gives 23 boats to LOCOG

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