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The crew of Maiden makes history again by becoming the first all-female team to win a round the world yacht race
The crew of Maiden has taken gold in the Ocean Globe Race becoming the first all-female team to win a round the world yacht race
Discarded trawl net to blame for the total loss of a 42ft yacht in southern Ireland
The Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) report concluded that a discarded trawl net "was the root cause" of the loss of the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42i, Inish Ceinn
Arcona 460 sinking prompts investigation by Arcona Yachts
The Swedish-flagged Arcona 460, IdaLina sank in the Pacific Ocean after the rudder stock failed, punching a hole in the yacht's hull
Changes to the UK’s Submit a Pleasure Craft Report service announced
Changes to the Submit a Pleasure Craft Report service will be coming into effect from 18 April 2024
Steps taken to cut plastic microfibre pollution in Falmouth Harbour
Filters have been attached to Falmouth Harbour’s industrial washing machines in the marina amenity centre to try and reduce plastic microfibre pollution -
The UK Cadet Class World Championships need your help!
The volunteer-run UK Cadet Class World Championships take place this summer, and support is being sought for the hundreds of young sailors who are taking part
Why are boat owners being urged to switch to aluminium anodes?
Boat owners and boatbuilders across the UK are being urged to switch from zinc to aluminium anodes to help marine life, in addition to the scientific and price benefits.
‘Public needs greater access to refillable products’ finds marine conservation report
Last year, 14,000 volunteers for the Marine Conservation Society removed 17,208kgs of litter from our coast.
New PBO Subscriber Benefit worth £634!
If you are a subscriber to the print edition of Practical Boat Owner you can now have free access to digital copies of the magazine
Cornish Crabbers appoints liquidator
British sail boat builders Cornish Crabbers' business and assets are up for sale, after the firm went into voluntary liquidation
An evening of essential sailing information with the Cruising Association
The Cruising Association is holding an evening of talks to share the latest practical advice on orca encounters, EU visas and permits and more
Broken bowsprit and rig damage for Evrika in the Ocean Globe Race
The bowsprit of Evrika has broken and damaged the rig of the Swan 65 ketch. It follows a collision with a buoy and fellow entrant, Triana at the start of…
Sailors and boaters asked to report basking shark sightings
The Shark Trust is asking for basking shark sightings to be reported to help understand more about the most heavily protected shark in UK and EU waters
Lawrie Smith named YJA Yachtsman of the Year
Lawrie Smith has won the 2023 YJA Yachtsman of the Year award. The British sailor is an accomplished Olympian, America’s Cup skipper and a UK National Champion in multiple classes.…
Bob Shepton receives OCC Lifetime Award
The Reverend Bob Shepton, who has spent decades sailing and climbing in the high latitudes, has been honoured by the Ocean Cruising Club
Hull damage and water ingress forces diversion of Translated 9 in the Ocean Globe Race
Ocean Globe Race IRC leader Translated 9 has been forced to divert to the Falkland Islands after the Swan 65 suffered hull damage
Iconic Broom Boats – the 125 year old Broads boating business – is up for sale
Broom Boats of Brundall is on the market. The Broads boating business has a marina and hire fleet
£10 daily fee for Studland Bay eco mooring buoys
"New eco moorings protect seagrass and enable boating to continue in Studland Bay" says Studland Bay Marine Partnership chairman David Brown.
Spinnaker recycling now available in Cornwall
Spinnakers can now be saved from landfill and repurposed in Cornwall, as part of Clean Sailors' ReSail initiative