Watchkeeping, sleep patterns and short-handed passages – a guide to night sailing; Orca navigation system tested over a 450 mile voyage; Could you be a…
Practical Boat Owner
August 2026 – out on 2 July
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston on the COLREG, single-handing and more; Boat building myths busted; 10 pilotage mistakes to avoid; Celebrating the Jester Challenge at 20; Spotlight…
Hydraulic gearbox
Hydraulic gearbox
Hydrofoil
Hydrofoil
Hydrographer
Hydrographer
Swiss solo sailor rescued by liner
Yachtsman was attempting a singlehanded circumnavigation
There’s nothing like music…
...to help with seasickness!
Royal Navy’s use of code-flag sparks diplomatic incident
Spanish object to RN firing at NATO flag 'one' in Gibraltar
Clipper yachts collide on start line
Dramatic image of collision: yachts involved return to port
Selective instruments…
Do you really need a depthsounder mid-channel?
Check your liferaft’s repair kit
Contents vary hugely - but which is the best method of repair?
More time for epoxying…
Don't kickstart the epoxy curing process - avoid it with our top tip
Having trouble putting your oilskins on over your boots?
It may not be elegant but there is a simple solution
Yachtsman and Young Sailor of the year finalists announced
YJA Pantaenius shortlist chosen
Madoff yachts fetch more than US$2m
Proceeds go to ruined investors
Vessel sinks on Poole Quay
60ft trawler sinks at her mooring
Night-vision camera wins 2009 DAME award
Winners announced at METS
Dropping the kite: a top tip
Keep the spinnaker blanketed by the mainsail...
My other boat’s a canoe!
PBO teams up with the BBC and hits the water, paddle in hand...
My other boat’s a canoe
PBO Podcast - PBO hits the airwaves with the H2O show
Mini Tonner class association launched
IOR yachts hope to emulate Quarter Ton success story
Masking tape – remove it the easy way
Don't hang around when you've finished painting...