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;…
Nun buoy
Nun buoy
Not under command
Not under command
North cone
North cone
North
North
Nip
Nip
Ness
Ness
MCA gets private firm to dispose of time expired flares
Solution to long-running problem
Admiralty Tough Charts come to Plymouth
Waterproof coverage of entire South Coast
Viewing a used boat? Use your detective skills
Ask if you see mismatched paint
How safe is your cooking on board?
Good food is one thing but safe cooking on board is essential
How crazy are your navigation lights?
Crazed plastic reduces output of light
Is your road trailer legal?
There's only one way to find out
Geoff Holt to stop in Cape Verde islands
Fuel contamination problems
Coastguard hoaxer fined £2,500
Man pleaded guilty
Need a gas engineer? Forget Corgi
Corgi was once the safety standard for gas engineers
Southwold set to retake control of town harbour
End to long-running battle in sight
Lifting beckets on a dan buoy?
Dan buoys are a lot easier to see than horseshoe buoys in a man-overboard situation
Paul and Rachel Chandler contact UK by phone
Short recording on Sunday Times website
Man dies after falling into River Dart
Man in his sixties fell from his boat in Darthaven Marina
Clean inside your skin fittings
When antifouling, make sure you remove any paint or growth from inside your skin fittings – any material inside will restrict the flow.