Battery management made simple, Plastic vs metal seacocks: which is best? Anchoring with shore lines explained, Tips for replacing curved windows; The appeal of the…
Practical Boat Owner
July issue – 8 May
Navigation and your fingertips: an easy guide to digital charts, plotters and MFDs, How to sail around headlands, races and overfalls, 10 ways to save…
Marina of the Year Awards celebrated
The Yacht Harbour Association (THYA) has announced the winners of its Marina of the Year Awards for 2015.
Navitus Bay mitigation option update
The Planning Inspectorate has ruled that the Navitus Bay Turbine Area mitigation option can be examined alongside the original application for a larger South Coast wind farm.
Plans submitted for Isle of Wight tidal energy centre
Plans have been submitted for the world’s first tidal energy demonstration site, proposed for waters off the Isle of Wight.
Hoegh Osaka – pumped out and readying to move
Salvors preparing to move the stricken Höegh Osaka cargo ship out of the Solent waters have finished pumping water off the vessel.
Yachtsman of the Year awards
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston was named British yachtsman of the year at the Yachting Journalists’ Association (YJA) awards 2015
6 Lifebuoy Lights tested
With the advent of cheaper LEDs, a number of new lifebuoy lights have appeared on the market. On a dark winter’s night PBO tested six of the most readily available…
Port Galots scheme withdrawn
A controversial plan to develop St Helier's harbour, Jersey has been withdrawn.
World record status for Bart’s Bash
Bart's Bash is now officially the largest sailing race on one day in the world.
Air exclusion zone for stricken Höegh Osaka ship
Salvors will be using a commercial helicopter rather than sea transport to access the Höegh Osaka cargo ship during rough weather.
London Boat Show 2015
Pictures from the opening day of the 2015 London Boat Show at ExCeL.
Yarmouth Harbour Pier appeal
Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners has launched an appeal for funds to help with the upcoming restoration of the pier.
Getting published – PBO Contributors’ guidelines
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Send us photos of your Seadogs
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