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…
Boat insurance – 10 essential questions to ask your insurer
Make sure you're covered
RNLI announces apprenticeships to build next-generation lifeboats
New all-weather lifeboat centre in Poole will take on 6 apprentices a year
Reef early when sailing downwind
It seems light until you turn around!
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
This month's special and unique podcast features Dave Selby actually singing...while sober
Second tranche of Marine Conservation Zones announced
Defra announces the 37 English sites under consideration for inclusion in consultation
De-craze a compass bowl
Can't see your compass card for UV damage?
Busting the ‘Red Diesel Myth’ in Belgium
The Royal Belgian Sailing Club says stained diesel is 'no longer an issue for British yachtsmen'
£8.5m drugs seized from speedboat in the Caribbean
The British Navy support ship RFA Wave Knight detected the cocaine-carrying speedboat
New pontoon for Arran’s Holy Isle boosts Interfaith Centre
The 71m pontoon is enabling easy access to the centre, which is run by Buddhist monks
Bart’s Bash signs up its 400th club and continues to grow…
The World Record attempt to host the largest sailing event ever is gaining momentum
New twist in Studland eelgrass debate
The Boat Owners Response Group (BORG) say part of the Studland eelgrass report is 'badly flawed'
New ‘man-bag’ range to raise RNLI funds
The 235 Made For Life bags aim to boost the charity's coffers by recycling former lifejackets
Water company blames sailors for Salcombe pollution
South West Water's £50,000 fine for sewage leaks has been reduced to £15,000 following an appeal
Yachtsmen warned of navigational hazards following storms
The latest in a string of violent storms has left a trail of navigational hazards around damaged coastal regions
‘Sail Deck’ plans for Alderney Sailing Club to mark Jubilee
Alderney Sailing Club hopes to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a revamp, festivities, sailing races and rallies
New website with DIY yacht coating tutorials for sailors
The Hempel Yacht website offers sailing enthusiasts tips and advice on boat care and maintenance
Dolphin delight after rescue on Guernsey
Hundreds of people have flocked to Beaucette Marina to see the dolphin named 'Fortune'
More than 600 boats already signed up for Round the Island
Organisers have noticed an increased number of first timers registering for the big race in June
Met Office issues ‘red warning of wind’ as storm strikes
Residents of north-west England and Wales are being urged to take safety action
Sinking of Tall Ship Bounty: Report findings
Federal report blames the TS Bounty captain's 'reckless decision to sail into Hurricane Sandy's path'