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;…
Americas Cup Race 1 – watch live on your computer!
Monster multihulls line up for the start
Cleat boots ain’t made for walking…
But this is what they do...
Drilling through a cored deck
top tips for cored decks
Broads island restoration gets approval
Lost island to be restored
Two rescued from burning boat in Solent
Boat went up in flames in minutes
Make your plates non-skid
with cheap mastic
Watch the Americas Cup live on your computer!
Monster multihulls line up for the start
Danish special forces storm hijacked ship
Troops from warship stop Somali pirates mid-hijack
Atten-shun! Make your blocks stand up
with cheap water pipe
Lifeboat’s anchor drags up flying boat’s propeller
Sunderland flying boat sank off Calshot 50 years ago
Yachtsmen urged to donate sails to Haiti
US yachtsmen provide shelter to earthquake victims with used sails
Deck paint – proper preperation…
...prevents poor performance... and should make it last for years!
Alternative uses for a washboard
A spare washboard can be useful for mounting a chartplotter
Hackles rise over weather forecasts
Download our in-depth feature, 'Weather forecasts: can you rely on them?' free
How to avoid an insurance claim when relaunching
Top tips to keep your launch stress- and claim-free!
Held by pirates, Chandlers appeal for ‘urgent help’
Yacht couple held hostage since October speak out; Miliband says 'We're working very hard'
Abby Sunderland starts… and stops
US teen has charging issues
Dave Selby Podcast ‘Mad About the Boat’ Feb 2010
Still Mad About the Boat - five years on from the first Dave Selby column in PBO, it's time to reflect
Only a few days left to enter PBO’s antifouling trial
Testers wanted, you could win £500!
Tie your own bowline
When going aloft