Government officials have said private individuals visiting their boats for maintenance or winterisation purposes is not an essential activity, and should not be a reason for people leaving their homes
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Pip Hare – from folkboats to five oceans
“It’s not hard being on your own. Or even being in the middle of the ocean. It’s learning to sleep that’s so tough,” confides British sailor Pip Hare, ahead of…
Pre-order the PBO Small Craft Almanac 2021, out Nov 26
The Reeds PBO Small Craft Almanac may be more compact and concise than the Reeds Nautical Almanac but it contains a wealth of indispensable navigational data specially tailored for small…
Long term UK cruisers in Europe face paying VAT twice on boats
UK sailors who have cruised continually in Europe for over three years without returning to the UK have until the end of 2021 to bring their vessels home or face…
Safety video aims to reduce RNLI call-outs to broken down boats
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) have joined forces to produce a new series of ‘How to’ videos with advice and tips on how to…
Boats 2020 and MDL Ocean Village Show cancelled at last minute
A sudden new turn of events on Thursday evening as British Marine, organisers of Boats2020 – a replacement event for the cancelled Southampton International Boat Show – announced that the…
Ticket prices and some exhibitors announced for Boats 2020 Show in Southampton
Ticket prices and an intial list of exhibitors have been announced for Boats 2020 – an alternative event to the cancelled Southampton Boat Show – which is expected to take…
Boats 2020 show at Southampton’s Mayflower Park announced
News just in from British Marine, on a replacement event for this year’s cancelled Southampton Boat Show: ‘British Marine is delighted to announce that Southampton International Boat Show Ltd will…
Coronavirus update England: “All watersports can go ahead”
All watersports, including the use of privately owned motorised craft, can go ahead in England from today (May 13) as the coronavirus lockdown restrictions are relaxed. In a statement this…
Coronavirus lockdown: English marinas and sailing clubs allowed to open today
English marinas and sailing clubs are permitted to open today following a change in Government guidance which allows people to travel to the coast and use the water. The Government…
DIY at home: 100+ things to do and make in the workshop at home
In normal times we cover a lot of ground every month in Practical Boat Owner – online and in the magazine – but in lockdown conditions it makes sense to…
Essential Boat Maintenance book – back by popular demand!
The Essential Boat Maintenance book (second edition) is now available at the click of a button from Amazon. Boat owners on every continent can purchase a copy in paperback or…
Fresh water supply guidelines – New best practice document issued
New guidelines have been issued on how to use water facilities safety in marinas, boatyards, sailing centres, canals and other inland waterways.
Boat show success for Oarsome Chance despite not finding bidder for Project Boat
Oarsome Chance, the youth support charity that took over building the PBO Project Boat in late 2018 has declared the PBO Project Boat stand at the Southampton Boat Show a…
Bidding opens on PBO Project Boat auction at Southampton Boat Show
Stunning weather on the South Coast of the UK today as PBO editor, Rob Melotti, officially launched the PBO Project Boat auction to raise funds for youth support charity Oarsome…
Southampton Boat Show 2019: Discount tickets for PBO readers
The highlight of the British boat show season, the Southampton Boat Show 2019 powered by Borrow A Boat runs from 13-22 September. More than 330 boats and 600 marine brands…
Southampton Boat Show 2019: PBO’s picks of what to see
The Southampton Boat Show has been a staple of the British boating calendar for five decades, but for the uninitiated it can be easy to get lost among the hundreds…
PBO Project Boat auction – your chance to own a unique gaff cutter
The PBO Project Boat will be sold to the highest bidder in a charity auction to be run online during Southampton Boat Show. Register to bid on the Secret 20…
Smallest yacht wins top trophy at Round the Island Race
An 18ft yacht with a three-man crew won the Golden Roman Bowl at the Round the Island Race on Saturday. The prize went to Eeyore, an Alacrity 18, skippered by…
Paying tribute to Robert Braithwaite CBE
PBO was saddened to hear that Robert Braithwaite, founder of Sunseeker International, passed away in the early hours of this morning at the age of 75.