"Winds that you can't stand up in, seas breaking, whiteness everywhere", an Irishman has described his terror and praised rescuers as "absolute heroes".
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Southsea Castle light retired as new Portsmouth Approach Channel opened
"The most significant changes include a widening of the approach channel and a change to its route", says the Queen’s Harbour Master Portsmouth Steve Hopper.
Ullswater Yacht Club crowned RYA Club of the Year 2017
Beating off stiff competition, the Lake District club was specifically recognised for their efforts in increasing participation.
The Green Blue launches new wildlife guide for boaters
The Green Blue is launching a new wildlife guide for boaters today to coincide with and celebrate United Nations’ World Wildlife Day.
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Family set to launch ‘Emily’s Code’ to save lives
Emily’s Code aims to prevent accidents at sea by highlighting key safety messages and leaves a legacy in memory of 14-year-old Emily Gardner.
Dean & Reddyhoff acquires Hamble marina and boatyard
South coast marina operators, Dean & Reddyhoff Ltd, has today, 1 March, completed the purchase of Deacons Boatyard Ltd, located in Hamble, Hampshire.
Round the Island Race announces corking new sponsor
Cloudy Bay has been announced as the Presenting Sponsor of the Round the Island Race, which is taking place on Saturday 1 July.
Grants announced for Paralympic sailing
The Royal Yachting Association is inviting disabled sailors to apply for grants to support 2.4mR one-person keelboat class campaigns.
The ‘Crazy Kiwi’, Conrad Colman completes Vendée Globe
Colman constructed a jury rig after dismasting 700 miles from the finish line. He lasted out his final days on survival rations from his life raft.
Editor’s welcome to the April issue – on sale today!
Appropriately suited and booted... Editor David Pugh welcomes you to the latest issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine.
A frankly irresistible AAAASSS – Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat
Membership of AAA Acme Select Sea Stuff – a snip at two grand. Sorry, make that three grand, says PBO columnist Dave Selby
Golden Globe entrant Shane Freeman rescued from dismasted yacht
Australian yachtsman Shane Freeman has been rescued by a Chinese-flagged grain ship after his yacht Mushka was knocked down and dismasted 300NM west of Chile.
Storm Doris will bring strong winds and snow
Batten down the hatches, Storm Doris is expected to bring strong winds, rain and some snow to the UK on Thursday.
Dylan Winter has sold his round-Britain Westerly Centaur Lily-M
The Keep Turning Left filmmaker has 'simply run out of budget'
“Cavalier” skipper who operated at night without nav lights jailed
"The operation of a vessel at night without navigation lights is not only illegal but is a foolhardy and dangerous act. It not only placed his own vessel in danger…
Light buoy fire off the coast of Kent
Whilst on route a further call was received that it was not a craft on fire but the actual light buoy itself.
Vattenfall proposes extension to Thanet offshore wind farm
The Crown Estate has received a request from Vattenfall to explore the award of rights for an extension to Thanet Offshore Wind Farm, off the Kent coast.
VHF Channel changes coming in the year ahead
Boat owners are being informed about VHF channel changes coming in September 2017, by the UK Coastguard.
‘Foolhardy’ boat owner sparks cold water shock warning
The boat owner had swam out approximately 50m in the dark and very cold conditions as he was concerned for the safety of his vessel.