59 low cost upgrades to enhance your boat; How to reduce weather helm; Boat repairs in a Force 9 storm; Designing and building your own…
Practical Boat Owner
April 2026 issue – out 12 February
Sailmaker tips for getting new life out of old sails; NMEA wifi gateways tested; Wayfarer Weekended on test; Cruising hacks from liveaboard sailors; Solo skipper’s…
RNLI crews recognised for Ice Prince rescue
Gripping blow-by-blow account of January's rescue in Force 9 conditions
Grace Darling museum – official reopening
Northumberland village celebrates the official reopening of the museum dedicated to the first lady of lifeboating
Red diesel consultation – the results
Full tax payable on diesel for pleasure cruising as of 1 November 2008
MP supports MCA union action
Western Isles MP supports Coastguard workers 'in spirit and through motions in Parliament'
Marching powder blown across the ocean?
Millions of pounds worth of cocaine washes up on UK's western beaches
Seasickness ends 1000-day sail
One half of the 1000-day non-stop cruising couple abandons ship after nearly a year...
Scuba car to debut at Geneva motor show
Do submersible vehicles pass port to port?
Practical Boat Owner seeks Deputy Editor
Closing date for applications 10 March
British Waterways announces 2008 licence fees
Three-month consultation leads to surprise announcement from British Waterways
Harbour Watch coming soon to a port near you
A new national organisation inspired by successful harbourwatch in Poole Harbour
Ark Royal makes special visit to Poole
Crew of Royal Naval flagship presents RNLI with money raised for Train One Save Many Campaign
Windermere lake users urged to speak out
Just don't mention the speed limit...
Has the 50-knot speed sailing record fallen?
No measuring officials on hand - new world record not WSSRC ratified
Boat Jumble season begins
Find a jumble or two near you with PBO's up-to-date events diary
“Sailing” Ship heads for Venezuela
Skysail could use 30% less fuel for ships (and confuse the colregs)
King of the road, March 2008
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Antarctic voyage: In the footsteps of Bill Tilman
Yachtsman retraces the route of a tragic 1977 climbing and sailing expedition
Don’t miss this month’s Birmingham Boat Show
National Boat Caravan and Outdoor Show in its 47th year
Chocolate biscuits wash up on Blackpool Beach
Lorry container empties as ferry Riverdance goes aground over the weekend
Home Office to consult RYA on new immigration plan
Proposed e-borders system needs to take account of recreational boaters