This weekend marks the start of RYA Push the Boat 2015 with sailing clubs and training centres across the nation offering free and discounted sailing taster opportunities.
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Hoax call sparks search in gale force conditions
A hoax Mayday call led to the launching of Hoylake’s RNLI lifeboat in gale force winds and rough seas.
Caledonian Canal reopens after major breach
The Caledonian Canal reopened to all boat traffic today following the completion of repairs to damage caused by flooding.
Helena Lucas is first British athlete selected for Rio 2016
The British Paralympic Association (BPA) have named London 2012 sailing champion Helena Lucas as the first athlete selected to represent ParalympicsGB at Rio 2016.
PBO Ask the Experts Live! success at Beaulieu Boatjumble
Hundreds of visitors to the 38th Beaulieu Boatjumble enjoyed free expert advice and demonstrations at the inaugural PBO Ask the Experts Live! event.
Boaters urged to take greater care on Jersey reefs
Boaters are being urged to take greater care when visiting Jersey's offshore reefs following recent damage and disturbance to wildlife at the Minquiers.
Bart Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
Bart Selby, the dog of columnist Dave Selby, shares his thoughts on sailing for the June 2015 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine.
Ocean Cleanup’s ‘Mega Expedition’ announced
This August, up to 50 vessels will cross the 'Great Pacific garbage patch' in parallel, in what aims to be the largest ocean research expedition in history.
Yacht seized with two tonnes of cocaine on board
A yacht carrying more than two tonnes of cocaine to Europe has been intercepted in the Caribbean
PBO Ask the Experts Live final countdown
It's the final countdown for the inaugural PBO Ask the Experts Live event at Beaulieu Boatjumble.
‘Challenging rescue’ of grounded yacht in dense fog
A single-handed sailor was rescued when his yacht ran aground in dense fog on rocks off the coast of Devon.
£5,000 fine following River Tyne breakwater crash
The owner of a fishing vessel has been fined £5,000 and ordered to pay costs of £4,536.18 after 'failing to keep a good lookout' and crashing into River Tyne breakwater.
Lifejacket warning after powerboat sinks
Four people were rescued from the water after their 18ft speedboat sank off the Exmouth coast.
The Fish & Ships boat and food festival returns
Fish & Ships boat and food festival at Portland Marina on the Dorset coast will be taking place this weekend.
Deadline looms for Marine Conservation Zone consultation
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is urging sailors to participate in the Government’s public consultation on the second tranche of MCZs ahead of the closing date of Friday, 24 April
Three rescued from grounded yacht
A yacht was assisted by RNLI lifeboat crew after it grounded on rocks on the South Bull Wall at the entrance to Ireland's Dublin Port.
PBO Tested: 17 lifejackets
Five dedicated testers took to the RNLI College's training pool to put 17 lifejackets through their paces.
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PBO “Free Anchorage” playing cards – now online!
Practical Boat Owner magazine's "Free Anchorage" Playing Cards are now available to buy online for the first time through Piplers of Poole chandlery
Swanwick boatyard opening celebrations
The £5.8million new boatyard development at Swanwick Marina will be celebrated with a grand opening ceremony on Easter Monday