The pros and cons of dinghies for downsizing; Stop leaks – tips for every sailor; How to set storm trysails; Antifoul like a pro; Ditch…
Practical Boat Owner
July 2026 – out 7 May
Keel know-how; How to gybe safely; Spotlight on the Nordic Folkboat; Hot water systems explained; Working with Perspex; Painting over varnish; Launching tips for dinghies;…
Squirrel up the mast
It must be nuts
Video: New Rustler 33 on test
A British-built dedicated weekender
Yacht survives crashing into harbour wall
Ketch broke free of mooring and ended up on beach
Lifeboat crew has to be rescued
Four-man crew airlifted after helping in Welsh floods
Solo skipper rescued by Royal Navy helicopter
Was taking part in Jester Azores Challenge
Today is World Oceans Day
Celebrate the planet's oceans and seas
Use your ears
To alert you to a problem
Sailor dies in Scottish capsize
Two others survive
Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant this afternoon
1,000-strong flotilla led by The Queen takes to the river
Thames Pageant coming this Sunday
Forecast threatens to dampen Diamond Jubilee celebrations
Other events this weekend…
Non-Thames boat happenings for the double Bank Holiday
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About the Boat’
July 2012: The folly of preserving age-old preservers
HMS Coach and Horses
Pub transformed into ship for jubilee
PBO maintenance iPad app, out now!
Essential Maintenance Guide now available in tablet form
1948 Olympic flame relay begins
Replica torch passing between 16 sailing clubs
Bryan Chong’s letter in full
See PBO July for more on the deaths of five sailors in California
Applying two-pack paint
How to get a good finish
Cowes Week fireworks to go ahead after all
Sufficient sponsorship found
Southerly Regatta starts this weekend
Kicks off in Plymouth
More details released for jubilee pageant
Seven bridges to be closed to everyone