Galvanic corrosion is a phenomenon that affects the majority of boats. If you have two dissimilar metals, such as stainless steel and bronze, the water will act as an electrolyte…
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Youtube sailing: 6 of the best episodes about learning lessons at sea
A hallmark of a great sailor is the ability to keep calm in a crisis, deal with it, and bounce back. I write a monthly column all about the latest…
How to: service your lifejacket
Attitudes to wearing lifejackets have changed slowly but surely says offshore sailing instrucor and Rubicon 3 founder, Bruce Jacobs. As with car seatbelts, lifejackets are something that we automatically wear…
Planning your next adventure? Here’s some inspiration from the crews of ARC 2019
Have you ever crossed the Atlantic? This month at PBO we’re focusing on Amazing Adventures. If you’re planning a passage, or just fancy a bit of armchair sailing, take a…
DIY on video – one proud Contest 43 owner shares his onboard improvements
At PBO there’s nothing we love more than hearing about readers’ projects. Have you been busy in the workshop? Or maybe you’ve a boat project you never had time to…
Details announced for the RYA Dinghy Show 2018
Tickets have now gone on sale for the RYA Dinghy Show 2018 at the Alexandra Palace in London
Watch: Coastguard warning after a tombstoner is rescued
The UK Coastguard has released a video of the rescue of a young tombstoner in Flamborough, Yorkshire as a warning to others. It comes as parts of the UK prepare…
Watch: Relic of WW2 naval disaster found off Scapa Flow
The pinnace of the Royal Navy battleship, HMS Royal Oak, had lain undiscovered in Scapa Flow in the Orkney Islands for nearly 80 years
UK Coastguard reminds sailors to have the correct communication equipment on board
The advice comes after a French boat sent out multiple VHF DSC Distress alerts to the UK Coastguard which were unable to raise a response from the crew
New Zealand to Fiji on a 26-footer – learning from experience
Euan Crawford experienced mixed fortunes when he and his girlfriend sailed their uninsured, un-surveyed, 30-year-old Raven 26 from New Zealand to Fiji.
Man Overboard – using a lifesling
Using a lifesling to make contact with and recover a man overboard.
Video: Man Overboard – recovery under power
Getting back to a man overboard under power
Video: Man Overboard – Quick Stop method
The RORC-recommended Quick-Stop method of getting back to a MOB.
Video: Man overboard – the reach-tack-reach method
‘Man overboard!’ It’s a cry that chills the blood. But most of us go sailing to relax and enjoy some time afloat, and even the most well-meaning of us will…
PBO Ask the Experts LIVE! Professional paint job made easy
Experts from International Paint show you how to roll on and tip off paint to get a mirror shine on your new paint job.
Sculling over the stern
How to scull over the stern: Learn to propel your dinghy using a traditional skill that's still relevant today
Video: PBO Project Boat Hantu Biru sets sail
Bought on eBay for £510 back in 2011, the Snapdragon 23 boat's restoration is now complete
Video: Top-coating the PBO Project Boat
We paint the hull and deck of our Snapdragon 23 with two-pack polyurethane topcoat
Video: Salona 35 on test
A family cruiser that's fast, fun to sail and capable of winning races?
Video: Undercoating the PBO Project Boat
We paint the hull and deck of our Snapdragon 23 with two-pack polyurethane undercoat