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UK’s largest eco-mooring site’s future at risk
The Studland Bay Marine Partnership is warning that boating access to the popular Dorset sailing spot could be threatened unless more skippers pay to use the eco mooring buoys.
Sail and Stay charter: flotilla and beach club combo
Laura Hodgetts and family find out why Seafarer’s stay and sail flotilla and beach club holidays have a 50%-plus return rate
What is my propshaft set up?
Practical Boat Owner reader Dean Hope seeks the help of engine expert Stu Davies to discover how his propshaft is set up
How one sailor used AquaTeak to create a luxury look for a once plain cockpit
David Larner improves the appearance of his yacht’s cockpit
Tom Gruitt Award launched for yachting photographers
The Yachting Journalists' Association has launched a new award in memory of member and yachting photographer, Tom Gruitt
Brain haemorrhage and rudder loss at sea
Alex Carter survives a medical emergency at sea, only to suffer rudder failure during a recovery sail
Trapped in a tidal race: Lessons learned from a mid-passage breakdown during a gale
A key snapping off in his Maxi 84’s ignition – in unfamiliar waters and tricky conditions, just when the engine is needed most – leads to some big decisions for
Teak deck refurbishment: step-by-step to guide to replacing planks and caulking
Teak-laid decks look great on virtually any boat, but sooner or later they’ll need maintenance requiring more than just a scrubbing brush and a bucket of water, as Richard Johnstone-Bryden…
Restore waterproofing and revive old sailing kit
Washing and reproofing technical clothing, oilskins and footwear at home is now vital, Gill Marine’s gear guru Matt Clark says, to restore waterproofing. But fortunately, it’s easier than ever…
Sunbeam 24.2: The attractive coastal cruiser that is fun to sail
Sporty and nicely finished, the Austrian-built Sunbeam 24.2 stands out among boats of this size, says David Harding
Ollie Boyes: the You Tube sailor on crossing the North Sea in a 20ft boat
Phil Clandillon talks to Southwold YouTuber Ollie Boyes about crossing the North Sea in a £1,400 trailer-sailer
Liveaboard Lessons: We Rented Our House to Live on a 38-Year-Old Yacht in the UK (Here’s What Happened)
Sharon Dyche-Brookes and Johan Truter share their experiences of spending months living aboard in UK waters
What to consider when sailing offshore in a small boat: Sailing advice for ‘Miscreants and Misfits’ from the Jester Challenge
‘Rarely will you meet such a bunch of miscreants and misfits,’ event organiser David McDowall pronounced in the opening speech of the first-ever Jester Challenge Symposium. Terms of endearment for…
Corsair Dash 750: Can a folding trimaran beat high-performance monohulls?
The Corsair Dash 750 promises speed around the cans on the race course but is this trimaran suitable for those who spend most of their time day sailing and weekending…
eNav in a Nutshell: The humble waypoint
How do the four stages of passage planning – appraise, plan, execute, monitor (APEM) – work in the age of the chartplotter? Craig Burton, head of training operations at the…
UK boating holidays: a guide
Polly Robinson looks at the options for those wanting to book a holiday afloat in UK waters
Dinghy repairs on a budget
You don’t have to pursue an award-winning finish in order to transform a neglected, rotting, 12ft sailing dinghy into a perfectly safe and serviceable craft, as David Pugh reports
Replacing a boat windscreen on a budget
Drew Maglio explains how he replaced the shattered windscreen on his Chaparral 2550 SX motor cruiser
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston: sailing with a legend
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston talks to Ali Wood about self-steering, plum duff and why he was told to ‘slow down’ for his round the world finish