Grounded yacht rescue at the entrance to Dublin Port, Ireland. Credit: RNLI/Dun Laoghaire

A yacht was assisted by RNLI lifeboat crew after it grounded on rocks on the South Bull Wall at the entrance to Ireland's Dublin Port.

Lifejacket test - jumping into the RNLI College training pool

Five dedicated testers took to the RNLI College's training pool to put 17 lifejackets through their paces.

PBO cover May 2015

In the May 2015 issue of Practical Boat Owner...

We test the Seagull IV X-1 filter as part of a test of 9 ways to improve the taste of your boat's tank water

We test the Whale Aqua Source Clear filter as part of a test of 9 ways to improve the taste of your boat's tank water

Jabsco AquaFilta

We test the Jabsco Aquafilta as part of a test of 9 ways to improve the taste of your boat's tank water

Aquatiere Super Water Filter

We test the Aquatiere Super Water Filter as part of a test of 9 ways to improve the taste of your boat's tank water

Practical projects and PG Tips

PBO columnist Dave Selby finds that a yacht club work day provides an opportunity to drink limitless cups of tea while converting a Sailfish into an ornamental planter.

We test the Nature Pure QCII water filter as part of a test of 9 ways to improve the taste of your boat's tank water

We test the Penguin Hydropure filter as part of a test of 9 ways to improve the taste of your boat's tank water

We test Aqua Clean Tabs as part of a test of 9 ways to improve the taste of your boat's tank water

We test Lemon Juice as part of a test of 9 ways to improve the taste of your boat's tank water

We test Aqua Sol as part of a test of 9 ways to improve the taste of your boat's tank water

The ‘tank taste’ you get from a boat’s fresh water tank can be pretty unpalatable, especially if you’re feeling seasick. Mostly this taste is disguised when used for cooking, but…

Much has recently been made in the papers about 3D printing, which can manufacture replacement bones, blood vessels, buildings and weapons, while NASA are even considering using it to construct…