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…
Practical Boat Owner
January 2026 Issue – out on 20 November
Sailing on sunshine: how to get the most out of your solar panels; Latest advice on installing lithium batteries that every boat owner should read;…
French fisherman killed in collision with Condor ferry
Eyewitness tells PBO of fog confusion
Back in the water tip # 2 – lockers
It's time to remove the 28 identical jars of jam from your bilges
MP’s husband dies at sea
Fishing accident as wife defends Coastguards in Parliament
Poole Used Boat Show – on now!
A weekend of boats on the sunny South Coast
Back in the water tip # 1 – split pins
No snags!
PBO on your phone!
New site brings you PBO on the go
Young dinghy sailors offered financial support
Sponsorship available for training costs
Pirate hostage family alive
Captured yacht crew seen by Danish reporter
How to complete your Census on a boat
Government issues advice to water dwellers
Choosing the right roller for antifouling
Don't persevere with an inappropriate roller!
Coastguard consultation period extended
Deadline extended by six weeks - get your voice heard!
Sailing under main only
How to go to windward
Deck paint tip
Roll it on for a better texture
Olympics tickets are on sale
Sign up online to buy tickets for events including sailing
Tsunami rips into Japan following earthquake
Scenes of destruction reported, ship missing
Confectionary in a first aid kit
Hotels to the rescue!
Photo competition closes on 31 March
Get your entry in to the Top Shots competition - you could win a camera!
Deacons Boatyard to recycle cycles for Africa
Re-Cycle project - bring your old bikes to the river
Falmouth Sea Shanty festival to donate profits to RNLI
From Ushant to Scilly 'tis thirty five leagues
The main culprit when it comes to leaking teak decks
...Where to look?