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…
Stricken yacht located off coast of Lowestoft, Suffolk
Dogged detective work and attention to detail by the UK Coastguard has led to a broken down yacht being rescued.
“Most challenging” Clipper yacht race finishes in London
The amateur crew faced hurricane-force winds, giant waves, freezing conditions, blistering temperatures, battered boats, injury and tragedy during 11 months at sea
Lymington Town Quay mooring development proposals
Have your say on proposals to redevelop the Lymington Town Quay area to create more walk-ashore visitor berths.
Turn to Starboard challengers’ homecoming
A crew of military veterans are set to return to Falmouth this weekend after a 2,000-mile tall ship voyage around the UK coast.
Classic yacht Altricia damaged by arson attack
A restored classic yacht which was a feature boat at this year’s London Boat Show is back under the care of Mylor Yacht Harbour’s marine team after suffering fire damage.…
Lone yachtsman rescued from upturned vessel
A single-handed sailor was discovered sitting on his yacht's upturned hull, 20 miles off the Co Wexford coast, Ireland.
‘Fire on yacht’ alert was hot water pipe steam
A fire scare aboard a yacht turned out to be steam caused by burst hot water pipes.
New regulations on invasive non-native species come into force
Until the UK formally leaves the EU, we still have a legal obligation to comply with EU law and the invasive alien species regulations remain in force.
Jeanne Socrates gears up for another circumnavigation
Another successful circumnavigation would see record-breaker Jeanne Socrates become the oldest person to have sailed around the world non-stop, solo, and unassisted.
Ben Ainslie’s team claim Portsmouth victory in America’s Cup World Series
Britain's chances of winning the America's Cup for the first time were given a boost at the weekend when Sir Ben Ainslie's team topped the leaderboard with a victory on…
Sailfish challenger Dave Selby reaches London on his ‘last legs’
PBO's Dave Selby, who is battling a rare nerve illness, won a tense race against time to sail his 18ft Sailfish to London before his legs gave way.
Sunken boat with keys on board sparks search off Devon coast
An extensive search for a suspected missing boat owner was carried out after a submerged speed boat was spotted off the coast of Torquay, Devon.
Dispute takes New Brighton lifeboat station temporarily off service
A dispute with volunteers over a new training programme and the station’s management has resulted in the RNLI taking New Brighton lifeboat station temporarily off service for several weeks.
The countdown’s on for Cowes Week 2016
The team behind the Swallows & Amazons remake will be among those attending this year's Cowes Week regatta
Ohm improvements – Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat
Formerly ohmless and happy, ‘analogue Dave’ is now going digital
Collision avoidance software
Ben Meakins puts Raymarine’s new Lighthouse AIS update through its paces in Southampton Water
Don’t let the sun shine in! Making a hatch shade board
You can keep cool in hot weather without resorting to amp-chewing fans and air-conditioners. Richard Hare shows how to make a simple hatch blanking plate
Yacht ablaze at the entrance to Poole Harbour
Two sailors abandoned their blazing yacht after an engine fire broke out near the entrance to Poole Harbour.
Le Babe motor boat sinks after striking Puffin Island rocks
A motor cruiser sank after running aground on rocks at Puffin Island off the eastern tip of Anglesey, Wales.
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