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Practical Boat Owner
February 2026 issue – out 18 December
Outboard SOS: how to fix common engine problems; How to set up and get the most out of your chartplotter; The build of the 100cm…
Large seal on the beach sparks coastguard callout
Advice issued after Liverpool and Crosby Coastguard team was tasked following reports of a large seal on the beach at Formby
Lone yachtsman rescued off Irish coast
The lone yachtsman had radioed for help as the loss of power with no wind present had disabled his yacht.
Book your slot at PBO Ask the Experts Live!
Booking has now opened for the PBO Ask the Experts Live attraction at Beaulieu Boatjumble 2015.
Whitehaven Marina celebrates reopened sea lock
Whitehaven Marina has announced the successful completion of its annual sea lock maintenance in readiness for the coming summer season. The lock closure and maintenance was timed to cause the…
Sailors band together to help cyclone stricken Pacific Islanders
Sailors are joining forces to help those left devastated by Cyclone Pam in the South Pacific island nations of Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands
Inverness Search and Rescue helicopter service launched
The launch of the Inverness civilian UK search and rescue (SAR) helicopter service was marked today in a ceremony held at the new SAR base at Inverness Airport.
Life raft challenge for charity and science
Former soldier Wayne Ingram will be spending seven days and nights in the confines of a life raft this May.
Swanwick boatyard opening celebrations
The £5.8million new boatyard development at Swanwick Marina will be celebrated with a grand opening ceremony on Easter Monday
PBO Small Craft Almanac corrections March 2015
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Major dredging project at Cowes Yacht Haven
A major dredging project is under way at Cowes Yacht Haven
Check your boat’s gas system
Considering gas is the most dangerous substance likely to be on board, you’d be surprised how far down the list most people place the safety of their gas system. Many…
Navitus Bay Wind Park examination completed
The Planning Inspectorate has closed the examination of the application for the Navitus Bay Wind Park project, comprising up to 194 turbines for the South Coast of England.
Former F1 Chief joins Ben Ainslie Racing
Former CEO of the McLaren Group and Team Principal of the McLaren F1 team Martin Whitmarsh will be joining the British challenger for the 35th America's Cup.
Caledonian Canal closed to navigation
Unusually high water levels on Loch Oich have partially washed Cullochy weir away, causing a major breach of the canal embankment
Tragic loss of yachtswoman Florence Arthaud
French yachtswoman Florence Arthaud was among 10 people killed in a tragic helicopter accident in Argentina
The first annual Windermere Boat Show
The first ever Windermere Boat Show will take place from 20 to 22 March 2015
Fan heater warning after boat fire
Boat owners are being warned not to leave fan heaters on when they are away from their vessels, following a fire at St Katharine Docks marina.
Unauthorised mooring to be outlawed at Richmond
Following a four year campaign, Richmond Council will be authorised to prosecute unlawfully moored boats from 13 March 2015.
Towing operation for Lysblink Seaways is under way
A 150-nautical-mile tow of the stricken cargo ship Lysblink Seaways is under way to Inchgreen, Greenock on the Firth of Clyde.
PBO Ask the Experts Live: Schedule confirmed
The talks schedule has been confirmed for PBO's Ask the Experts Live event at Beaulieu Boatjumble.