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…
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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…
Photo competition closes on 31 March
Get your entry in to the Top Shots competition - you could win a camera!
Deacons Boatyard to recycle cycles for Africa
Re-Cycle project - bring your old bikes to the river
Falmouth Sea Shanty festival to donate profits to RNLI
From Ushant to Scilly 'tis thirty five leagues
The main culprit when it comes to leaking teak decks
...Where to look?
How to cut teak-faced ply
...without damaging the veneer
Round the Island’s early entry discount ends tomorrow
Get your entry in before midnight on Saturday 5 March
Geoff Holt on BVI stamps
Disabled sailor and local Sailability honoured
Dave Selby Podcast ‘Mad About the Boat’ April 2011
Dave Selby Podcast 'Mad About the Boat' April 2011
Dave Selby Podcast ‘Mad About the Boat’ March 2011
Dave Selby Podcast 'Mad About the Boat' March 2011
Stripping antifouling tip
How to keep moisture out and heat in...
ICC now available to foreigners
RYA changes entry criteria for International Certificate of Competence
Danish yacht seized by pirates off Oman
Three children on board Somali pirates' latest capture
Back in the water tip # 6 – free everything
Free anything that moves
PBO Small Craft Almanac corrections March 2011
Download free pdf of corrections for the PBO almanac
PBO Small Craft Almanac corrections February 2011
Download free pdf of corrections
Radar scanners – size matters
Choose the biggest you can possibly fit
Search for missing Antarctic sailors called off
Yacht Berserk disappeared after dropping off South Pole expedition
Polar yacht missing in Antarctica
British sailor may be among lost
Confusion reigns over yacht hostage deaths in Indian Ocean
Pirates in captivity, US Navy insists there was no friendly fire
Don’t scrimp on your deck hardware
Move up a size, especially when choosing mast base blocks