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    Barefoot boat thief bandit in bahamas arrest

    Barefoot boat thief behind bars in the Bahamas

    • July 13, 2010

    Infamous fugitive arrested after Caribbean boat chase

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    What does WD40 have to do with missiles?

    • July 13, 2010

    The history of Solvents

    Wayfarer wanderer frank dye photo at sea

    Frank Dye tribute exibition opens at NMMC

    • July 12, 2010

    Respect to sailing legend who passed away in May this year

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    How much is enough for a deposit when buying a boat?

    • July 12, 2010

    10% need not always be the price

    BMF report on marine industry trends

    Marine industry in ‘slow’ economic recovery – BMF

    • July 9, 2010

    According to our survey...

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    Jumping overboard to clear the prop?

    • July 9, 2010

    Consider how to get back on board

    Lobster pot line entangled in yacht's stern gear

    Lobster pot line disables yacht off Point Lynas

    • July 8, 2010

    Difficult rescue for RNLI

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    The most useful tool on board?

    • July 8, 2010

    A bit of bent wire!

    WPNSA - Weymouth and portland sailing academy

    Offshore ‘Academy’ aims for Vendee victory in 2016

    • July 7, 2010

    Artemis Offshore Academy based at Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy

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    The engines come in two by two

    • July 7, 2010

    Struggling for spares? Some engines from different makes are the same...

    Stove-top oven

    DIY stove-top oven warning

    • July 6, 2010

    Common camping oven could be a carbon-monoxide risk on board

    Extreme Tea fundraising publicity initiative

    Extreme Tea challenge in aid of RNLI

    • July 6, 2010

    What's the craziest cuppa you've ever had?

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    Selling your boat?

    • July 6, 2010

    Some quick jobs will make her more attractive...

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    Westward Cup – Four days of Big Class classic racing

    • July 5, 2010

    Classics race in Solent Tuesday-Friday

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    VHF issues? Probably the wiring…

    • July 5, 2010

    You can often buy replacement parts

    Watch Geoff holt documentary on BBC i-player filmd by PBO contributor Digby Fox

    Geoff Holt BBC Documentary still on i-player

    • July 2, 2010

    Film and article by PBO contributor Digby Fox

    Chatham Historic Dockyard

    New Chatham Maritime venue to open

    • July 2, 2010

    Gallery, museum and visitor experience under one roof

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    Trailer-sailing? Tow your boat safely

    • July 2, 2010

    Simple stop and check technique

    Selby Cartoon July 2010

    Dave Selby Podcast ‘Mad About the Boat’ July 2010

    • July 1, 2010

    To drape or not to Drape - It'll be curtains for the sailing club

    ARC start Gran Canaria

    Cruising rally organisers join forces

    • July 1, 2010

    Growing the sport

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