A controversial plan to develop St Helier's harbour, Jersey has been withdrawn.
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World record status for Bart’s Bash
Bart's Bash is now officially the largest sailing race on one day in the world.
Air exclusion zone for stricken Höegh Osaka ship
Salvors will be using a commercial helicopter rather than sea transport to access the Höegh Osaka cargo ship during rough weather.
Yarmouth Harbour Pier appeal
Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners has launched an appeal for funds to help with the upcoming restoration of the pier.
Send us photos of your Seadogs
Seadogs (and cats) sent in by PBO readers. Take a look at some of the cutest pets on board in our ever-growing gallery
‘Positive’ start to the revamped London Boat Show
Exhibitors and visitors 'feeling positive' after the opening day of the London Boat Show 2015.
Höegh Osaka ‘stable’ despite high winds
The stricken cargo ship Höegh Osaka is currently 'stable' in its new location near Spitbank, in the eastern Solent.
The revamped London Boat Show starts Friday
It’s London Boat Show time again, but this year is a bit different.
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Success for Coastguard and Lifeboat crew in New Year Honours list
Coastguard staff and RNLI volunteers recognised in Queen's 2015 New Year honours list
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
Singing on passage to keep spirits buoyant can sometimes have the reverse effect.
Refit a racer for cruising
Eighteen months after winning the 2009 OSTAR in his Sigma 33C, Elmarleen, Will Sayer talks to Ben Meakins about his next challenge...
Emotional finale to the 2014 Atlantic Rally for Cruisers
The 29th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) wraps up in Saint Lucia
What’s that boat?
PBO readers call for help to identify their newly-bought project boats...
Funding boost to help tackle beach litter
The Marine Conservation Society is celebrating a £175,000-boost towards its anti-beach litter and sustainable seafood campaigns.
Bart’s Bash raises thousands in memory of Andrew Simpson
Bart’s Bash, the global sailing race that took place on 21 September, 2014 raised £366,391.95 for the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation
Scotland’s National Marine Plan
The National Marine Plan will introduce a single framework to manage all activity in Scottish waters
East Cowes marina developer announced
The new Victoria Marina development in East Cowes, Isle of Wight is set to create more than 250 job opportunities
Sir Ben Ainslie to showcase racing at the London Boat Show
Sir Ben Ainslie and his America's Cup challenger team will be one of the star attractions at the 2015 London Boat Show.
PBO ‘Free Anchorages’ playing cards launched
A mini anchorage guide to 54 free overnight stays around the UK, Channel Islands and France