The pros and cons of dinghies for downsizing; Stop leaks – tips for every sailor; How to set storm trysails; Antifoul like a pro; Ditch…
Practical Boat Owner
July 2026 – out 7 May
Keel know-how; How to gybe safely; Spotlight on the Nordic Folkboat; Hot water systems explained; Working with Perspex; Painting over varnish; Launching tips for dinghies;…
Garmin recalls BlueChart marine cartography
Company recalls g2 and g2 vision cards sold between April and June this year
Hilary Lister completes crossing to Wales
Record-breaking quadriplegic single-handed sailor reaches Pembroke Docks
Wanted: New CEO for RYA
Chief Executive Rod Carr, OBE has announced his retirement
Dave Selby Podcast ‘Mad about the boat’ June 2009
With a far from bulging trophy cabinet, bringing home new silverware means everything. Hear about Dave's learning of 'Endeavour' in the June 2009 podcast.
OSTAR competitors revel in downwind surfing conditions
30 knots from astern for singlehanded sailors
Weymouth and Portland await royal visit
Weymouth and Portland await royal visit
OSTAR sailor climbs mast to save rig
Will Sayer in mid-Atlantic emergency repair
Copy of Tip of the day – Shore power
Starting the engine while shore power is still attached can damage your charging system (older boats mostly)
Copy of Tip of the Day – Oil filters
Avoid oil-filled bilges - make sure you fit your new oil filter correctly...
Copy of Tip of the day – Sunburn
Most suntan lotions take between 15 minutes and an hour to become active. Always apply early.
Copy of Tip of the day – Outboard corrosion
This corroded gearbox looked OK from the outside...
Copy of Tip of the day – electrics
Use plastic blanking plugs in 3-pin sockets
Change to Scotland’s MSI broadcasts
Met office research should improve wind information
Fire destroys cruiser at Windermere marina
Owners were sleeping ashore
Interview with ‘sail for a fiver’ organiser
Chairman of the Chesil Trust believes in 'sailing for all'
Yacht does backflip in 60kt winds and 9m waves
Astounding pictures of yacht folly
Crunch! Cruise ship makes cardinal error…
Prince Consort takes a battering
Tragic RIB accident in Tobermory
Boat went aground on an island in the dark
Spinal injuries highlighted in MAIB RIB report
Accident investigation branch makes recommendations to improve safety
Two released German hostages have returned to Somaliland to rebuild their yacht
Two released German hostages have returned to Somaliland to rebuild their yacht