The pros and cons of dinghies for downsizing; Stop leaks – tips for every sailor; How to set storm trysails; Antifoul like a pro; Ditch…
Practical Boat Owner
July 2026 – out 7 May
Keel know-how; How to gybe safely; Spotlight on the Nordic Folkboat; Hot water systems explained; Working with Perspex; Painting over varnish; Launching tips for dinghies;…
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?
How to cut teak-faced ply
...without damaging the veneer
Round the Island’s early entry discount ends tomorrow
Get your entry in before midnight on Saturday 5 March
Geoff Holt on BVI stamps
Disabled sailor and local Sailability honoured
Dave Selby Podcast ‘Mad About the Boat’ April 2011
Dave Selby Podcast 'Mad About the Boat' April 2011
Dave Selby Podcast ‘Mad About the Boat’ March 2011
Dave Selby Podcast 'Mad About the Boat' March 2011