Sailing on sunshine: how to get the most out of your solar panels; Latest advice on installing lithium batteries that every boat owner should read;…
Practical Boat Owner
December 2025 issue – out on 23 October
From steering to rigging (and all the things we forget!) – the essential checks for the prepared skipper; Displacement theory and how it affects the…
PBO Small Craft Almanac corrections January 2011
Download free pdf of corrections
Ten pairs of tickets to the Boat and Caravan Show up for grabs!
Just answer this question to win tickets to the Birmingham Show
Yachtsmen concerned over introduction of Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel
EU directive's new diesel with biofuel can have detrimental effect on marine engines
Thinking of heading to Biscay this year?
Cruising Association to run seminars on 16th January on cruising Biscay
Cumbria police launch initiative to deter boat thieves
Constabulary-branded replacement engine cowlings hope to stop outboard thefts
Dave Selby Podcast ‘Mad About the Boat’ February 2011
Listen to Dave Selby's column from the February 2011 issue of PBO
AIS across the Channel
PBO’s Sarah Norbury tried out AIS on a summer cruise to Brittany. Did it make crossing the shipping lanes any easier?
On an exposed mooring in the winter?
Avoid iced-up cockpit drains
Hayling Island ferry back in service
Ferry failed two successive safety inspections
Dress to keep warm
with this winter sailing tip
Running the engine for a long time?
Check the stern gland periodically
Hamble sailmaker killed in Avalanche
Ex-Olympic sailing coach dies in hospital in France
Keep track of your stores
With a special notebook...
Seaman dies after rescue
Ship caught fire on Chrismas Eve
Cold weather sailing tip of the day
Keep moving on!
Celebrating Christmas at sea through the ages
Competition attracts poignant images of life on board ship during war and peace
Keep off the ice!
Broads Authority issues warning
De-ice your decks the night before…
Staying on board? Safe decks with this 50p tip
Humber lifeboat crew breaks the ice
River Humber freezes as crew makes their way out to their mooring