From steering to rigging (and all the things we forget!) – the essential checks for the prepared skipper; Displacement theory and how it affects the…
Practical Boat Owner
November 2025 issue – out 25 September
Banish damp on board your boat! The benefits of solar, hydro and wind..and what can go wrong; 6 legendary boats which shaped design, 12,000 mile…
Whitehaven Marina’s boat jumble and open day
A free event for visitors and visiting boats to attend and for boat jumble sellers to participate in
Charity yacht race organisers seek more participants
Sail for St Wilfrid's Hospice
Solo skipper rescued as his blazing boat sinks
After an explosion onboard, the French yachtsman was forced to escape in his life raft
Miss Isle completes Sea and Summit challenge
Natasha Lambert has reached the top of the highest peak in southern Britain after sailing 440 miles
UK Minister for Sport Helen Grant supports Bart’s Bash
More than 2,700 sailors from 610 clubs in over 50 countries around the world have so far signed up
Why won’t my boat tack properly?
David Harding offers ideas to help a Kelt 5.50 that won't beat upwind
New boats at the Southampton Boat Show
Many established names have new models that can be seen at the Southampton Boat Show
Disabled sailing teen conquers sea challenge, now faces a mountain climb
Natasha Lambert has cerebral palsy and controls her boat by breathing through a straw
Annual all-faith Sea Service
Giving thanks for the sea
Seasick dinghy sailor was ‘heading for America’
The solo Bulgarian sailor was 'exceedingly cold, wet and being violently ill' but initially refused rescue assistance
Yachtsman airlifted from North Sea with hypothermia
The yacht was taking on water, its sails were in tatters and the engine had failed amid 46mph gusts of wind and a 3.5 metre sea swell
Good news for cruising boats in Greece
The Greek government has introduced two changes which cut harbour dues
Swanwick Marina development on track for Autumn opening
Premier has invested £5.8million to build a state-of-the-art boatyard complex at the River Hamble site
Ship damaged following wind farm collision
The OMS Pollux collided with a pile supporting a turbine off the coast of Cumbria and began leaking diesel
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National Coastwatch granted dedicated VHF marine channel 65
It marks a major milestone for the NCI voluntary service
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
'Looks like you're about to enjoy your first race win, Dave...'
Video: PBO Project Boat Hantu Biru sets sail
Bought on eBay for £510 back in 2011, the Snapdragon 23 boat's restoration is now complete
Sir Robin forced to retire from Round Britain and Ireland Race
...after splitting the mainsail on his yacht
Renewed warning for powerboaters to wear a kill cord
The Coastguard warning comes after a man narrowly escaped injury after he 'flipped out' of a speedboat