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Seadogs (and cats) sent in by PBO readers. Take a look at some of the cutest pets on board in our ever-growing gallery
‘Positive’ start to the revamped London Boat Show
Exhibitors and visitors 'feeling positive' after the opening day of the London Boat Show 2015.
Höegh Osaka ‘stable’ despite high winds
The stricken cargo ship Höegh Osaka is currently 'stable' in its new location near Spitbank, in the eastern Solent.
Two Atlantic storms to bring strong winds to northern UK
Severe weather warnings have been issued as gusts of 100 mph are forecast for the most exposed regions
Höegh Osaka on the move
The stricken Höegh Osaka cargo ship is being towed to a new location after self-floating at high water in the Solent.
The revamped London Boat Show starts Friday
It’s London Boat Show time again, but this year is a bit different.
Crew missing from capsized cargo vessel
Eight crew members are still missing after the cement carrier, ‘Cemfjord’, capsized and sank in the Pentland Firth.
Gelcoat repair colour matching – the quick way
A basic colour match may not be perfect – but in most cases it’ll do the job and is much easier to use than professional repair products
Jailed: Pair who planned to sail £40m cocaine to Britain
Two yachtsmen from Jersey are facing a total of 17 years in prison after they were caught attempting to sail 250 kilos of cocaine to the
‘No quick fix’ for operation to refloat Höegh Osaka cargo ship
The stricken Höegh Osaka was 'deliberately grounded' in the Solent, a press conference was told.
Car carrier Hoegh Osaka aground on Bramble Bank
Photos from Sunday 4th January of the car carrier Hoegh Osaka which ran aground on the tail of the Bramble Bank after encountering difficulties en route from Southampton to Germany
Crew rescued from sticken cargo ship
The car carrier remains grounded on the Bramble Bank, listing at 45 degrees, but out of the shipping channel
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Success for Coastguard and Lifeboat crew in New Year Honours list
Coastguard staff and RNLI volunteers recognised in Queen's 2015 New Year honours list
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
Singing on passage to keep spirits buoyant can sometimes have the reverse effect.
Refit a racer for cruising
Eighteen months after winning the 2009 OSTAR in his Sigma 33C, Elmarleen, Will Sayer talks to Ben Meakins about his next challenge...
65 ways to cut the cost of your boating
With the turbulent forecasts for the UK and global economy, many of us have had to ask ourselves if we can really justify the outlay required to own a boat…
Wreck to Transat racer
Is racing across the Atlantic in a boat bought with a student loan really feasible? Here's the story of PBO reader Will Sayer's preparations to compete in the OSTAR in…
Emotional finale to the 2014 Atlantic Rally for Cruisers
The 29th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) wraps up in Saint Lucia