London Fire Brigade boat

Boat owners are being warned not to leave fan heaters on when they are away from their vessels, following a fire at St Katharine Docks marina.

PBO April Cover Square

The April issue of PBO is out in the shops today and it's packed full of tips, advice and reviews

Planks for the memories

In his latest boating podcast, Dave Selby issues a bewildered salute to those splinter group members for whom leaky wooden boats seem to exercise an irresistible appeal...

The stricken tanker. Credit: Iona Cameron MacLean

The general cargo vessel Lysblink Seaways has run aground north of the Isle of Mull, near Kilchoan.

What to do when you run aground

Whether you go to sea under power or sail, you'll almost certainly find yourself aground at some point in your on-water career. It’s one of the hazards of the sport…

RYA Push The Boat Out 2014.

For the first time ever, RYA Push the Boat Out will be running over nine days, offering sailing and windsurfing taster sessions across the UK.