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January 2026 Issue – out on 20 November
Sailing on sunshine: how to get the most out of your solar panels; Latest advice on installing lithium batteries that every boat owner should read;…
10 ways to combat marine theft
Dorset police issue advice for boat owners thinking of launching over Easter
Tip of the day – Antifouling
When antifouling, save money by re-using your roller tray, the mess-free way...
The Maldon paper boat race, May 2009
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Dave Selby Podcast ‘Mad about the boat’ Apr 2009
Sailors naturally like to stockpile food aboard their boats, and what better than to be weighed down with scores of tins. Never mind that a label might occasionally fall off...…
Watch demo of Wiley free online almanac
Get a taster before launch at beginning of May
NBS pleased with level of boat show interest
Discounts attract exhibitors to sign up for PSP Southampton and London International Boat Shows
Environment Agency: Thames registration reminder
First time applicants can only apply by post
Win £100 in Chichester photo competition
Could your snap of Chichester Harbour win you a £100?
Jimmy Cornell: ‘yachtsmen are safer in foreign waters’
But 'many of today's sailors seem to have a self-confidence that almost borders on arrogance'
Three used boat shows to take place over Easter weekend
Ancasta announce Port Hamble, Mercury and Port Solent shows
Mike Perham in Southern Ocean Knockdown
Teenaged circumnavigator hit by huge wave deep in Southern Ocean
Yacht breaks 126mph barrier
Yacht sets new world record on a lake in Nevada
Shirley Robertson hosts sailing TV on CNN
Olympic medallist enjoys the comforts of superyachts and quizzes the crew of a Volvo 70
Thailand: Body of UK yachtsman found
A week after yacht was hijacked off coast of Thailand
Chichester: Four rescued from burning motorboat
Nearby vessel came to the aid of trapped crew
Video – Man overboard recovery
Video highlights below from the RNLI/PBO man overboard recovery trials
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MAIB Ouzo reports
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Geoff Holt to sail the Atlantic
Quadriplegic sailor to cross the pond later this year
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