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    Practical Boat Owner

    August 2026 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine

    August 2026 – out on 2 July

    Sir Robin Knox-Johnston on the COLREG, single-handing and more; Boat building myths busted; 10 pilotage mistakes to avoid; Celebrating the Jester Challenge at 20; Spotlight…

    Summer 2026 issue of Practical Boat Owner

    Summer 2026 – out on 4 June

    The pros and cons of dinghies for downsizing; Stop leaks – tips for every sailor; How to set storm trysails; Antifoul like a pro; Ditch…

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    RNLI - Poole yacht sinking

    Crew rescued as yacht sinks at Poole

    • August 9, 2011

    Three pulled from water but racer goes down

    Tip of the Day

    Anchored in a lonely bay?

    • August 9, 2011

    Before you go to bed, follow this advice

    Cowes collision

    Serial spills at Cowes

    • August 8, 2011

    More men overboard in prestige regatta

    Crowds enter

    The sun shines on Beaulieu Boatjumble 2011

    • August 5, 2011

    Sun-drenched PBO-sponsored event drew thousands

    Cowes Week

    Cowes Week starts tonight

    • August 5, 2011

    Isle of Wight sailing extravaganza expected to be the best yet

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    Largest ever cocaine haul seized from motorboat

    • August 3, 2011

    1.2 tonnes of cocaine found hidden in 65ft cruiser in Southampton

    Clipper ? HMS Illustrious

    Clipper gets underway in Southampton

    • August 1, 2011

    Sunday sunshine send-off for Round-The-World yacht race

    Clipper in Southampton

    Clipper starts from Southampton on Sunday

    • July 29, 2011

    40,000-mile race begins with free weekend spectacular

    Tip of the Day

    Reefing lines – how not to lose the ends

    • July 29, 2011

    It's knot a good idea to leave them dangling

    Brixham

    ‘Fish Town’ Brixham on TV

    • July 28, 2011

    10-part series on Sky Atlantic

    Tip of the Day

    Adding a new bit of electronic trickery?

    • July 28, 2011

    Label its wires, now!

    Mini-cats on the lake at NW Boat Show

    North Wales Boat Show opens Friday

    • July 27, 2011

    Biggest marine event in region

    Tip of the Day

    Spinnaker halyard stiff?

    • July 27, 2011

    Check it out before you hoist!

    PBO Harbours on Film - Aug2011 - Fowey

    Harbours on film – August issue 2011

    • July 27, 2011

    Guides to UK harbours

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    Headsail with battens in?

    • July 26, 2011

    How to prevent a wrap downwind

    Portland coastguard station

    Coastguard ‘supercentre’ campaign gathers momentum

    • July 25, 2011

    Hundreds have already signed newspaper’s petition

    Tip of the Day

    Problems gybing the spinnaker?

    • July 25, 2011

    It's often down to poor helming

    Downwind at the Swan European Regatta

    Fine weather for Swans

    • July 22, 2011

    Regatta comes to an end after a week of close racing

    Tip of the Day

    The essential summer cruise engine spares kit – no9

    • July 22, 2011

    Things you'd like to take - Item 9

    Leaves of Poole's Twin Sails bridge in position

    Second leaf for Twin Sails bridge

    • July 21, 2011

    Another section of iconic Poole bridge is installed

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