Skills to make you more confident sailing short-handed; Rudder types and how they affect performance; How to enhance your cockpit; The must-have tools for every…
Practical Boat Owner
August issue – out on 3 July
Everything you need to know about trailer-sailing; How to spray gelcoat; Improvements on the continuous splice; Retrofitting a £1 mast; Tips for avoiding collisions; Enduring…
Bilge sensor clogging up with gunk?
Here's an inexpenSIEVE solution!
PBO Small Craft Almanac corrections January 2011
Download free pdf of corrections
Ten pairs of tickets to the Boat and Caravan Show up for grabs!
Just answer this question to win tickets to the Birmingham Show
Yachtsmen concerned over introduction of Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel
EU directive's new diesel with biofuel can have detrimental effect on marine engines
Thinking of heading to Biscay this year?
Cruising Association to run seminars on 16th January on cruising Biscay
Cumbria police launch initiative to deter boat thieves
Constabulary-branded replacement engine cowlings hope to stop outboard thefts
Dave Selby Podcast ‘Mad About the Boat’ February 2011
Listen to Dave Selby's column from the February 2011 issue of PBO
AIS across the Channel
PBO’s Sarah Norbury tried out AIS on a summer cruise to Brittany. Did it make crossing the shipping lanes any easier?
On an exposed mooring in the winter?
Avoid iced-up cockpit drains
Hayling Island ferry back in service
Ferry failed two successive safety inspections
Dress to keep warm
with this winter sailing tip
Running the engine for a long time?
Check the stern gland periodically
Hamble sailmaker killed in Avalanche
Ex-Olympic sailing coach dies in hospital in France
Keep track of your stores
With a special notebook...
Seaman dies after rescue
Ship caught fire on Chrismas Eve
Cold weather sailing tip of the day
Keep moving on!
Celebrating Christmas at sea through the ages
Competition attracts poignant images of life on board ship during war and peace
Keep off the ice!
Broads Authority issues warning
De-ice your decks the night before…
Staying on board? Safe decks with this 50p tip