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Cruising rally organisers join forces
Growing the sport
Invest in an exhaust overheat alarm
The quickest way to spot engine cooling failure
New visitor marina open in Cork
Preparation for Clipper Race
Navigation by eye – what is a Kamal?
DIY sextant
Six is the magic number for countering leeway
Navigating by degrees
Spate of boat thefts in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
Police alert issued
Taking aim at domed decklight danger
Boat Safety Scheme warns owners over 'bullseye' decklights
Which hull should house a catamaran’s depth transducer?
Put it in the starboard hull
Sailor rescued after hitting Solent submarine barrier
Dutch yacht re-floated
What’s the French phrase for….?
Weather words en Francais
Accidentally started filling your water tank with diesel?
Steam cleaning is the answer
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Latest issue of PBO on sale today
Not Cooking with Gas?
Try cleaning the burners
Oil Spill in Southampton Water
Booms deployed, cleanup operation at beaches
Wear lots of thin layers at sea
It can help stop seasickness.
RYA urges boaters to observe Studland No Anchor zone
Voluntary Zone has been in place since 2009 pending study
Towing your boat: video masterclass
Video masterclass guide to towing your boat safely, including setting off, reversing, launching and recovery
Navimo recalls batch of XM liferafts
Company will replace Far East-manufactured rafts with European
At sea, carry out a regular shackle check
They undo themselves!!
What is a safe speed in reduced visibility?
Some scary calculations