Plas Heli is organising a Boat Show using the facilities of the Welsh National Sailing Academy and Events Centre in Pwllheli 10th to 12th June 2016. There are now opportunities…
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Plas Heli to run Pwllheli Boat Show 2016
Plas Heli is organising a new boat show using the facilities of the Welsh National Sailing Academy in Pwllheli, from 10 to 12 June 2016.
Abandoned yacht still beached at Scroby Sands
A yacht abandoned by a Russian sailor who was rescued in storms off the coast of Norfolk is still beached at Scroby Sands - three months later.
British Clipper Race crew evacuation after storm injury
A British crew member on the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is being evacuated to Shanghai after suffering a suspected fractured arm during a violent storm.
Hell on High Seas challengers forced into port
Storm force 10 winds have forced the Sport Relief challenge team of six celebrities and six Volvo Ocean Race veterans into port at Plymouth until the storm passes
Mummified sailor: Clipper Race statement
A Clipper Race team statement about their LMAX Exchange race yacht's initial discovery of deceased German sailor Manfred Bajorat
Suspected torpedo prompts Scapa Flow anchoring restriction
A precautionary 1,000-metre anchorage exclusion zone has been put in place where a torpedo-like object was found on Scotland's Scapa Flow seabed
The truth about teak decks
Shipwright Robin Benjamin says modern, thin teak decks need lots of regular care, and so it’s vital to follow his advice on how to keep them looking good
Cowes Yacht Haven launches marina loyalty card scheme
Visiting seafarers will have the chance to accumulate free berthing at Cowes Yacht Haven marina on the Isle of Wight.
Loose locker lids? Strut right this way
PBO reader Tim Marsden shares a practical project to ensure the smooth closure of locker lids
The Firth dimension – Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat podcast
When the movie circus rolls into town, Darcy-fanciers vainly search for Colin Firth – although PBO columnist Dave Selby and his dog Bart are the real stars-in-waiting
100mph powerboat crash in Southampton Water – report findings
A Marine Accident Investigation Branch report has been published into a high-speed powerboat crash at the Hamble River entrance, which seriously injured a teenager.
April 2016
In the April 2016 issue of Practical Boat Owner...
Sailors urged to aid Cyclone Winston recovery efforts
The Ocean Cruising Club is calling for sailors in the South Pacific area to join the Fiji recovery efforts following Cyclone Winston.
Kill cord survey results published
The results of a survey to investigate the causes of kill cord and kill switch failure and the results have been published.
£1.5million to be invested in Portsmouth’s Haslar Marina
Haslar Marina is installing Rolec’s new electricity service pedestal and upgrading washroom facilities in the first phase of improvement works.
Trio of open weekends for White Mills Marina
White Mills Marina at Earls Barton in Northamptonshire has announced a trio of open weekends for this spring
‘Nine’ lifeboat rescues is ‘grossly exaggerated’ says Nora skipper
American yachtsman Steve Shapiro defends his haphazard voyage, while others call for him to be stopped.
‘Substantial clean up’ for fire-stricken Cowes boat yard
The fire destroyed two classic yachts, one of the Dunkirk Little Ships, 15 Etchell keelboats, seven XOD one-designs and five Dragon keelboats.
Full bed and boards – Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat
PBO columnist Dave Selby discusses the prospect of opening a boatel...