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Stop the boat! How (and why) I installed an OLAS Guardian wireless killcord
Lightweight, planing motorboats are very susceptible to being blown off course when not under power. This is can be awkward when coming up a channel to a mooring and there’s…
Induction Cooking Onboard – The Essential Information
So you're thinking of ditching that old gas cooker and trying some induction cooking? Here's what you need to know on power consumption and how to run one onboard your…
11 great gift ideas for sailors: The essential PBO Christmas gift guide
From nifty satellite messengers to a device for easier drilling, tried and tested thermals to sunglasses, a roomy lightweight weatherproof rucksack to coastal oilskins, a non-slip drinks holder to children's…
Antifouling: Everything you need to know
Here’s PBO’s guide to preparing for, choosing and using antifouling paints
Sailing books: best new releases to read this Christmas
Katy Stickland chooses her pick of the latest sailing books that will keep sailors enthralled over the festival season
Sailing the 3.3m Jack de Crow from the Black Sea to Venice
Sandy Mackinnon sailed the 10.8ft Jack de Crow across the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea to fullfil his dream of sailing from Romania to Italy
Tried and tested: Stubble & Co The Adventure Bag
Laura Hodgetts tests the giant backpack that can hold as much as a suitcase, is waterproof and stowable, yet is forgettably lightweight (1.7kg)...
Nebo Mycro head torch and cap light: tested
Jake Frith tests the Nebo Mycro head torch and cap light to see if it is worth its £20 price tag
Gelcoat repair: How to make an invisible repair
Everything you need to know to make an invisible gelcoat repair, from preparation and filling to topcoat and polishing
Beware becoming a man overboard (MOB)… in a marina
Everyone thinks about man overboard (MOB), but what do you do when you have a MIM, man in marina? Mark Prior found out the hard way...
What’s the best way to clean an outboard? Ask the experts
Graeme Robinson writes: “At the end of the sailing season I always clean up my 5hp Yamaha outboard. One exercise is to run it through with fresh water, which I…
Chatham Alcyone II deck shoes review
I’ve always hankered after a pair of Chathams. The family-run company has made country and marine footwear in Britain for over 30 years, and has earned a reputation as the…
Red Original 50N buoyancy aid review
With buoyancy aids, it’s handy to have a pocket for a handheld radio, snack and multitool, and if you’re on a boat, maybe a spare kill-cord or engine key. I…
EDZ Merino wool leggings and top: tried and tested
Ali Wood tests EDZ Merino wool leggings and top over the winter and is impressed
Red Original beanie and headband: tried and tested
Ali Wood tests Red Original's beanie hat and headband to find out if it keeps her warm from the elements
Security cameras for boats and remote monitoring systems
Rupert Holmes looks at options for monitoring of boats that will warn of intruders, change of location and impact from other vessels
Best eco-friendly wetsuit: How to choose a suit that won’t cost the earth
When choosing the best wetsuit we tend not to think about the potentially destructive nature of the garment. Yet conventional neoprene, an oil-based synthetic rubber that will never biodegrade, is…
CasusGrill eco barbecue: tried and tested
Jake Frith braves a chilly April evening with the CasusGrill to see if it cooks as well as its rivals
Marine Diesel Basics manual & maintenance logbooks: tried and tested
Katy Stickland reviews the new edition of Marine Diesel Basics and the new maintenance logbooks which accompanies the manual