Is it time to swap your boat batteries? We look at the pros and cons of lithium-ion vs standard, installation dos and don’ts, bust the…
Practical Boat Owner
May issue – out 14 March
15 fixes at sea: sailors share how to deal with a range of problems afloat from a dismasting and rudder damage to chafe, the essential…
Thames sailing barge – sail training with the Sea Change Sailing Trust
If your idea of Essex involves TV preconceptions of girls with rococo nail jobs and lads on the run from the law after a little contretemps with a cash machine,…
PBO Small Craft Almanac January 2018 corrections published
Adlard Coles Nautical has published the following corrections for the PBO Small Craft Alamanac 2018 (available from bookharbour.com), which are available to download for free below: The corrections consist of…
Environment Agency seeks boaters’ views on 5 year navigation charges plan
Boaters who keep their vessels on Environment Agency (EA) run waterways have until 26 January 2018 to make their views known
Golden Globe Race: French Sailing Federation will not stop the event
The French Sailing Federation - Fédération Française de Voile (FFV) - will decide in January if it is 'neutral, for or against' the Golden Globe Race
Rescuing Essex Melody – a classic cruiser purpose built for the East Coast
John Rogers describes the heritage and restoration of Essex Melody, a classic, Maldon-built 23-footer which originally took to the water in 1959
Another UK entry for the Golden Globe Race
Ertan Beskardes now joins Susie Goodall and Robin Davie in flying the flag for Britain
January 2018
On sale now! Looking forward to the London Boat Show with a two-for-one ticket offer, plus nautical Christmas gift ideas and plenty more for boat owners of all types: sail…
Nominate your most promising young sailor
The RYA is asking for nominations for the Regional Youth Champion Awards which celebrates young sailors, windsurfers and powerboaters
Investigation underway into Clipper Race fatality
Organisers of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race say Simon Speirs, who was crewing on CV30, GREAT Britain, died after he was washed overboard in the Southern Ocean
London Boat Show: Marlin’s Mission on stage
PBO columnist Dave Selby will be appearing in the PBO Theatre at the London Boat Show to talk about Marlin’s Mission and sign copies of his new book, The Impractical…
Major new wind farm to be built off the coast of Fife
The Neart na Gaoithe wind farm off the coast of Fife has been given the go ahead after a long running legal battle with wildlife campaigners
Watch: Trailer for the Donald Crowhurst film, The Mercy, is released
The preview of the new Donald Crowhurst biopic, The Mercy, is now out ahead of the film's release in February 2018. Watch it here!
New leaders for the Volvo Ocean Race
Richard Brisius and Johan Salén have been appointed as president and co-president of the Volvo Ocean Race, taking over from the outgoing chief executive, Mark Turner.
UKSA marks its 30th anniversary with ambitious future plans.
The maritime training charity has received the royal seal of approval for its plans to redevelop its site at Cowes on the Isle of Wight
Peter Burling named Rolex World Sailor of the Year
America's Cup winning helmsman Peter Burling and Dutch racer Marit Bouwmeester have been crowned the male and female 2017 Rolex Sailor of the Year
Poole Harbour Boat Show to return in June
More than 200 exhibitors are expected to take part in the Poole Harbour Boat Show which returns for its fourth year in 2018
December 2017
On sale now! This month's PBO features a round-up of the successful Scotland's Boat Show and plenty of brilliant features on sail and power boats – new and second-hand –…
Southampton marina staff given award for rescue
The marina staff at Shamrock Quay rescued unconscious boat owner Chrissie Cockburn after she lost her balance and fell from a pontoon into the water
Crowdfunding is just too crowded: Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat podcast
What is behind the East Coast red trouser invasion? Without funding, we’ll never know
Preserving the heritage of the Broads
The £4 million Water, Mills and Marshes project will preserve and promote heritage sites in the Broads National Park