Appropriately suited and booted... Editor David Pugh welcomes you to the latest issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine.
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April 2017
In the April 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner...
A frankly irresistible AAAASSS – Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat
Membership of AAA Acme Select Sea Stuff – a snip at two grand. Sorry, make that three grand, says PBO columnist Dave Selby
The Gosport Marine Festival 2017
The Gosport Marine Festival 2017 will be held 10am – 5pm on Saturday, May 27, building on the great success of the 2015 event. Alex Thomson’s huge achievement in the…
PASAB (Penzance Around Scillies and Back) Race 2017
July 28 to 31 2017 Penzance Sailing Club will be hosting it’s annual PASAB (Penzance Around Scillies and Back) Race. For further details please contact pasab@pzsc.org.uk or go to pzsc.org.uk.…
Golden Globe entrant Shane Freeman rescued from dismasted yacht
Australian yachtsman Shane Freeman has been rescued by a Chinese-flagged grain ship after his yacht Mushka was knocked down and dismasted 300NM west of Chile.
Dylan Winter has sold his round-Britain Westerly Centaur Lily-M
The Keep Turning Left filmmaker has 'simply run out of budget'
“Cavalier” skipper who operated at night without nav lights jailed
"The operation of a vessel at night without navigation lights is not only illegal but is a foolhardy and dangerous act. It not only placed his own vessel in danger…
VHF Channel changes coming in the year ahead
Boat owners are being informed about VHF channel changes coming in September 2017, by the UK Coastguard.
West of Scotland Boat Jumble
West of Scotland Boat Jumble, Sunday 30 April 2017, opens 10am, Scottish Maritime Museum, The Harbourside, Irvine, Ayrshire, KA12 8QG. Admission £4. Accompanied children (under 16) and car parking free.
‘Foolhardy’ boat owner sparks cold water shock warning
The boat owner had swam out approximately 50m in the dark and very cold conditions as he was concerned for the safety of his vessel.
Essex Boat Jumble 2017
Essex Boat Jumble – Sunday 26th February at Ardleigh Showground, Old Ipswich Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex CO7 7QR Adult entry £4 – Parking free. Seller spaces from £25 Book online…
Gosport Boat Jumble 2017
Gosport Boat Jumble – Sunday 19th February at Haslar Marina, Haslar Road, Gosport, Hampshire. PO12 1NU. Opens to buyers from 10am Adult entry £4 – Parking in pay & display…
New Western Boat Show to be held in Bristol
The organisers of the Northern Boat Show are launching a Western Boat Show at the heart of the Bristol Harbour Festival, to be held from 21 to 23 July 2017.
Changes to proof of ownership and boat registrations in Greece
A change to the way Greek authorities administer all boats sailing in their waters has been announced, the Cruising Association reports.
Welcome home Alex Thomson this Saturday
Join Alex Thomson for a Parade of Sail through the Solent as he returns to his home base in Portsmouth Harbour
Win a VIP weekend in New Forest + Beaulieu Boatjumble tickets
We have teamed up with Careys Manor Hotel in the New Forest and the Beaulieu Estate to offer a VIP weekend for a pair of lucky boatjumblers.
VHF Channel changes coming in 2017
Some of the VHF channel numbers used to contact UK Coastguard are set to change later this year.
Australia’s biggest cocaine haul found on yacht
Six men, aged between 32 and 66, have been charged with serious drug importation offences after more than 1.4 tonnes of cocaine was seized from a yacht.
Masters fined after fog collision caused by ‘catalogue of failures’
The masters of two vessels that collided in the Humber during thick fog in May last year have been fined £3,000 each, plus costs.