The World Sailing Speed Record Council (WSSRC) has officially ratified a new Cowes to Dinard monohull World Record for Phil Sharp and Class 40 yacht Imerys.
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Figaro Beneteau 3: the world’s first production foiling monohull
'As for what it means for the wider world of sailing – well, where racing design leads, cruising design often follows..." says PBO boat tester David Harding.
Aussie sailor to sail half way round the world – simply to start solo circumnavigation
Lone Australian yachtsman Shane Freeman has set sail on a 14,500-mile voyage to England in order to compete in the 2018 Golden Globe Race.
‘Swings and roundabouts’ for the Vendée Globe race leaders
'It's brutal. Absolutely brutal. I do wonder why I do this sometimes", says Britain's Vendée Globe contender Alex Thomson
Reeds PBO Small Craft Almanac 2017
The 2017 edition of the Reeds PBO Small Craft Almanac is now available, offering many unique features for small craft sailors in the UK, Ireland and much of northern Europe.
Tributes to Paul Elvstrom: “The Mozart of sailing”
"You haven't won the race, if in winning the race you have lost the respect of your competitors." Legendary sailor Paul Elvstrom has died at the age of 88.
Final countdown for PBO’s BIG Christmas giveaway
One lucky winner will scoop a selection of Practical Boat Owner magazine's best on test over the past year as one great prize – worth more than £2,700!
Editor’s welcome to the January issue
50 years old, and still aspirational. Editor David Pugh welcomes you to the latest issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine.
3. Sailing a Secret 20
We took a trip to Brightlingsea to sail a Secret 20 while ours was in transit
Jeanne Socrates sets sail on record-breaking quest… again!
British yachtswoman Jeanne Socrates has repaired last month's storm damage and resumed her record-breaking quest aboard her 38ft yacht Nereida.
Jeanne Socrates returns to Victoria after surviving a big ‘blow’
"I packed my grab bag with passport etc at one point... to be ready for the worst but Nereida rode the big seas well despite a lot of shaking and…
Race changes rules to attract world’s best female sailors
The Volvo Ocean Race is making a major rule change to give world-class female sailors a much clearer pathway to compete at the highest level of offshore sailing in the…
Deadline looms for Yachtsman of the Year award nominations
With just a week to go there’s still time to nominate your yachting hero for the 2016 boats.com YJA Yachtsman and Young Sailor of the Year awards.
Interim report on Andrew Ashman’s Clipper Race death
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published an interim report on the investigation of the fatal accident on board the Clipper yacht CV21, off the coast of Portugal on…
Nav in a nutshell: Making comfortable progress to windward
Why make heavy going in choppy conditions when a less demanding alternative heading will get you to your destination in about the same time? Asks Dick Everitt.
Nominate your top Yachtsman and Young Sailor of the Year
The awards provide an opportunity for the public to put forward their yachting heroes and celebrate the achievements of up-and-coming talent.
RYA SAIL FOR GOLD ROADSHOW BACK FOR THE PARALYMPICS
The RYA Sail for Gold Roadshow is back to celebrate the Paralympic Games and will be heading to Alton Watersports Centre in Ipswich on Saturday 17 September. The Paralympic sailing…
October 2016
In the October 2016 issue of Practical Boat Owner...
Practically a Day Skipper
A Day Skipper Practical course gives PBO news editor Laura Hodgetts first-hand insights into man overboard recovery, mooring alongside under power, passage planning and much more
Seized yacht and motor cruiser to be auctioned
Seized drug and weapon smuggling boats - the 57ft yacht Golem and the 38ft motor cruiser Albernina - will be auctioned this evening with no reserve.