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    Practical Boat Owner

    May 2026 issue of Practical Boat Owner Magazine

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    New bridge artist's impression

    Tidal power for Poole’s new bridge?

    • April 1, 2011

    Forward thinking as harbour construction project nears completion

    Round Britain and Ireland Challenge 2011

    Round Britain and Ireland Challenge 2011 underway

    • March 31, 2011

    Sailing from South Coast sunshine to Irish fog

    Dave Selby has a new image - Summer issue 2010

    Dave Selby Podcast ‘Mad About the Boat’ May 2011

    • March 31, 2011

    Dave Selby Podcast 'Mad About the Boat' May 2011

    Tip of the Day

    Back in the water tip # 5 – depth check

    • March 31, 2011

    Before it becomes embarassing...

    Jeremy Rogers

    Jeremy Rogers honoured with prestigious award

    • March 30, 2011

    Legendary Lymington boatbuilder fêted by Ocean Cruising Club

    Tip of the Day

    Back in the water tip # 4 – log calibration

    • March 30, 2011

    Do it now while the bottom's clean!

    Dressing up for The King and Queen boat race

    The King & Queen Pursuit Race – this Sat

    • March 30, 2011

    Fun on the Hamble for worthy cause

    PBO Green Awards ENTER

    PBO Green Awards 2011

    • March 29, 2011

    Don't hide your company's green light under a bushel

    PBO Green Awards ENTER

    PBO Green Awards 2011 – enter by June 30

    • March 29, 2011

    Don't hide your company's green light under a bushel. Deadline extended – enter now!

    Tip of the Day

    Back in the water tip # 3 – tools

    • March 29, 2011

    Got a spare half hour?

    Condor Vitesse

    French fisherman killed in collision with Condor ferry

    • March 28, 2011

    Eyewitness tells PBO of fog confusion

    Tip of the Day

    Back in the water tip # 2 – lockers

    • March 28, 2011

    It's time to remove the 28 identical jars of jam from your bilges

    Sheryll Murray MP

    MP’s husband dies at sea

    • March 26, 2011

    Fishing accident as wife defends Coastguards in Parliament

    Ancasta boat

    Poole Used Boat Show – on now!

    • March 25, 2011

    A weekend of boats on the sunny South Coast

    Tip of the Day

    Back in the water tip # 1 – split pins

    • March 25, 2011

    No snags!

    Practical Boat Owner on iphone

    PBO on your phone!

    • March 24, 2011

    New site brings you PBO on the go

    Young dinghy sailors

    Young dinghy sailors offered financial support

    • March 24, 2011

    Sponsorship available for training costs

    Somali pirates

    Pirate hostage family alive

    • March 23, 2011

    Captured yacht crew seen by Danish reporter

    Census

    How to complete your Census on a boat

    • March 22, 2011

    Government issues advice to water dwellers

    Tip of the Day

    Choosing the right roller for antifouling

    • March 21, 2011

    Don't persevere with an inappropriate roller!

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