How to fix a fouled prop at sea, Battery care do’s and don’ts, Heavy weather skills for multihulls, The enduring appeal of a Cornish Shrimper,…
Practical Boat Owner
February issue – out 19 December
Single-handed sailing: a guide for first-timers, Meet Britain’s most popular yacht, How to get a perfect mirror finish on your hull, Kid-proof your boat, Discover…
MOB yacht Ocean Breeze arrives in St Lucia
Ocean Breeze, the yacht which tragically lost a crewmember during the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers, has arrived in St Lucia. Swedish sailor Dag Eresund (33) went overboard in the Atlantic…
Sail cleaning the DIY way
Mike Attree shows how he spruced up his genoa in the garden
Winter sailing: top tips to keep you as snug as a bug on the water
Staying afloat this winter? Ali Wood has some top tips for keeping warm while winter sailing
Monohulls vs Multihulls: which is best?
Ben Lowings looks at the pros and cons of multihulls and monohulls, covering handling, sailing performance and accommodation
How to make a wind scoop for under £10
With a previous home-made wind scoop now showing its age, Ann Berry fashions an efficient replacement for less than £10
Boat propeller: How to choose the right one for your boat
The correct prop can have a dramatic effect on your boat's performance. Ali Wood learns how you can save fuel, reduce drag and go faster
How I got insurance for my DIY eBoat
Qualified marine electrician Jamie Marley shares how he finally managed to insure his home-built electric power catamaran
Is it time to switch to an all-electric boat?
Rupert Holmes takes an in-depth look at the practicalities and pitfalls of choosing electric propulsion, or even an all-electric boat
Rustler 33: the elegant weekender
With many cruising yachts only used for weekend sailing, Rustler decided to create something that's made for the job. David Harding reports
Nominations open for the Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year Awards
Members of the public have until the 31st December 2024 to make their nominations for the 2024 Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year
Boat shaft seal replacement: expert tips
Getting to grips with replacing a stern shaft seal on a Contessa 32, Ben Lowings explains how it can be done with the boat in the water
Coroner raises ‘industry-wide concerns’ about marina safety ladders after drowning
The tragic death of a liveaboard boater, who drowned after falling into cold water and struggling with a marina safety ladder, has prompted a hard-hitting coroner's report demanding 'industry-wide changes'
End of Imray paper charts: historic publisher to phase out chart publishing in 2025
Imray, the leading publisher of nautical information for leisure sailors, will cease its paper chart publishing operations in 2025.
Alternator belt tensioning: step-by-step
Every boat owner should know some basic engine maintenance. Stu Davies shares how to tension the alternator drive belt
Contessa 32: the second-hand classic + 6 alternative boats
Rupert Holmes analyses this extremely seaworthy classic and suggests a dozen other viable lower-cost alternatives
SeaHawk 17: the mini yacht that has it all
Can’t choose between a bilge keel, fin keel or drop keel/centreplate for your boat? Then why not get a yacht that has all three…
How comfortable and breathable are the Zhik Seaboot 400? PBO puts them to the test
Katy Stickland tests the new Zhik Seaboot-400™ to see how comfortable, breathable and grippy they are in a variety of different sailing conditions
I tested the new Musto BR1 Primaloft® Mid-Layer Jacket to see if it was as waterproof and warm as the claims
Three hours on the start line of a yacht race and then walking in Storm Bert gave me the chance to really test the warmth and waterproofness of the new…
Tips for first time offshore in a small yacht
How do you equip a small yacht for your first ocean voyage, especially with few crew or sailing single-handed? Jake Kavanagh gets some tips from the Jester Challenge skippers
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