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;…
Video: J/108 on test
On film: a fine example of race-bred design
Video: S-700 on test
On film: a well-mannered and engaging little all-rounder
VHF DSC radio – advice for PBO readers from the MCA
Good communications save lives at sea
Contessa 26 to have first national championship
Hosted by Lymington Town SC in September
PBO Small Craft Almanac corrections February 2012
Download free PDF of corrections for the PBO almanac
PBO Small Craft Almanac corrections January 2012
Download free PDF of corrections for the PBO almanac
Missing American yacht reappears in Spain
26-footer carried across Atlantic on Gulf Stream
RNLI SOS fundraising this Friday
Annual charity events already underway
At 16, Laura Dekker sails round the world
But youngest-ever circumnavigator won't get official recognition
Epoxy tip
Filling a hole?
Thames Estuary airport takes first step
Major threat to popular cruising area
Misshapen lead keel?
Hammer and Heat may be the answer...
Charter couple appear in ITV show
First episode airs at 4pm today
Fatalities in Italy cruise ship crash
At least three dead as liner grounds off Tuscan coast
Classic Boat Museum moving to new home
More than 50 restored boats on the move
Ifan James named Yachtmaster of the Year
Princess Anne hands over award
Calling all marinas!
Contact PBO now to be in our 2012 Marina Price Guide
PLBs to be sold for use on land
New legislation introduced from Thursday
Nick Craig named Yachtsman of the Year
Amateur beats Ben Ainslie and Dee Caffari
Environmental fears in Indian Ocean
Tanker crashes into island