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;…
Dave Selby Podcast ‘Mad About the Boat’ March 2010
What do the trees think? Dave ponders sailing in a gale
Don’t be left fuming
...when you lock out - switch off your engine
Discovery Yachts expands production in UK
Good news as annual BMF survey reports UK participation growth
Flush your outboard through
...the easy way
Sail a mile with Sunsail for Sport Relief
£10 goes to charity for a 90-minute sail - all welcome
Treat sills with respect
Wait a moment...
RYA club of the year award finalists await Dinghy Show
Presentation will be at RYA Volvo Dinghy Show
South Devon College launches Royal Yacht
New college yacht has royal connections
Extend the life of your batteries
Top tips from Mastervolt
Four men rescued from liferaft in Pembrokeshire
Vessel sank off Linney Head
Don’t over-tighten your sterngland
you'll regret it later!
Westerly Owners’ Association welcomes its 3,000th owner
Is it the world's largest Owners Association?
Transform a hanging locker
into a more efficient use of space
Improve the shape of your roller-genoa
Luff tension is important
Marine Industry Regatta returns to Solent
Proceeds to John Merricks Sailing Trust
First wooden Tideway in a decade at RYA Dinghy Show
FSC certified wood used
Make a round cutout – without a hole- or jig-saw
Cheap and easy way, without a holesaw
Tullett Prebon continues London Boat Show sponsorship
2011 show dates announced
PBO Small Craft Almanac corrections Feb 2010
Download free pdf of corrections
Cheap and easy pushpit seat
Consider canvas...