PBO Sept 2017 cover

September 2017

August 10, 2017

In the September 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine...

Downwind in light airs, a spinnaker is simple to handle and will produce more drive than a cruising chute. This photo shows how it should be set up

PBO Sail Clinic: Getting set with a spinnaker

October 29, 2015

If you want a spinnaker, but don’t have the necessary fittings or equipment on your boat, where do you start?

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The 1990s: a decade of Practical Boat Owner magazine covers in one gallery

PBO magazine covers of the 1990s

The final decade of the 20th Century: as told on the covers of Practical Boat Owner magazine! Note: There are…

Rescue helicopter bowed its nose as a mark of respect to their fallen comrades at R116 memorial event. Credit: Mourne Images

Hundreds turn out for R116 tribute flotilla despite atrocious weather

Thunder and torrential rain were an apt reminder that "SAR don’t wait for good weather to rescue us, they come…

Coco and Kiki ready for a Scottish voyage on Hurley 22, 'Inca' Craig Pagett

PBO Seadogs (and other sailing pets)

Send us your seadog photos for our web gallery and your pet may be lucky enough to become Seadog of…

Bernie and Mike Wrankmore and miniature dachshound Elsa outside the PBO Ask the Experts Live marquee

Thousands flock to sunshine-filled 40th Beaulieu Boatjumble

Boating enthusiasts turned out in force for a landmark edition of Beaulieu Boatjumble yesterday, which celebrated 40 years of nautical…