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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…
Hove-to
Hove-to
Hovercraft
Hovercraft
Hull
Hull
Hull-down
Hull-down
Hurricane
Hurricane
HWN
HWN
HWS
HWS
Hydraulic drive
Hydraulic drive
Hydraulic gearbox
Hydraulic gearbox
Hydrofoil
Hydrofoil
Hydrographer
Hydrographer
Swiss solo sailor rescued by liner
Yachtsman was attempting a singlehanded circumnavigation
There’s nothing like music…
...to help with seasickness!
Royal Navy’s use of code-flag sparks diplomatic incident
Spanish object to RN firing at NATO flag 'one' in Gibraltar
Clipper yachts collide on start line
Dramatic image of collision: yachts involved return to port
Selective instruments…
Do you really need a depthsounder mid-channel?
Check your liferaft’s repair kit
Contents vary hugely - but which is the best method of repair?
More time for epoxying…
Don't kickstart the epoxy curing process - avoid it with our top tip
Having trouble putting your oilskins on over your boots?
It may not be elegant but there is a simple solution
Yachtsman and Young Sailor of the year finalists announced
YJA Pantaenius shortlist chosen