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;…
Humber lifeboat crew breaks the ice
River Humber freezes as crew makes their way out to their mooring
New 12 volt electrics course for yachtsmen launched
Baffled by batteries?
Engine struggling to turn over in the cold?
It might be a simple solution:
Yacht club robbed at gunpoint by Santa
Santa-suited man robs US yacht club with shotgun
Cold weather precautions
...to keep your pride and joy safe and sound in the winter
Using a laptop for navigation on board?
Here's a way to use less power
Ten coastguard stations to close
Of the rest, three to be 24 hour, 5 to close at night
Festive flares plea
Lifeboat crews are dreaming of a quiet Christmas
Make your intentions clear
Whether racing round the cans or crossing a shipping lane
Baffled by French meteo broadcasts?
Never be baffled again with this guide!
Don’t dispose of your used engine oil containers yet
There's life in them yet!
Dave Selby Podcast ‘Mad About the Boat’ January 2011
Listen to Dave Selby's column from the January 2011 issue of PBO
Video special: Dolphins galore and a manic lift-in day
Two excellent videos, as promised in PBO's January 2011 issue, of dolphins galore and a manic lift-in day
A heel-proof chart table
Consider a strap
Daughter sails to safety after father murdered by pirates
Ship rescue after terrifying ordeal
First sailing yacht finishes ARC
Swan 80 arrives in St Lucia: was beaten by a motorboat!
Tea, vicar?
Tips for spill free tea
Could this be the perfect onboard reading light?
Cheap on-board lighting, the IKEA way
British yachtsman dies during rescue attempt
Tragedy off the Canaries during Force 10 rescue by tanker
Diesel heaters are sensitive beasts
At least when it comes to start-up voltage