The pros and cons of dinghies for downsizing; Stop leaks – tips for every sailor; How to set storm trysails; Antifoul like a pro; Ditch…
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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;…
North Korean dictator’s yachts seized in Italy
Two vessels worth €13m in total paid for in cash
Photo gallery: Hamble yacht Flying Fish refloated
What's the damage? Howard's Way yacht holed below the waterline on Wednesday
Bees swarm Florida yacht forcing crew overboard
When insects attack at sea - scary...
Sunken yacht creates hazard in Hamble entrance
Howards Way boat Flying Fish sinks after evening race collision
Zac Sunderland – youngest solo circumnavigator
Due to finish voyage today in Los Angeles
PBO crew takes podium place at Industry Regatta
Mixed advertising and editorial team puts on a strong performance
Asbestos danger in river and canal boats
Out of court settlement prompts warning for narrow boat owners
Joint Forces sailing circumnavigation exercise begins
Joint Forces sailing circumnavigation exercise begins
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No – it’s a catamaran
Launched by helicopter... the next mad installment of the America's Cup story
Coastguard helicopter rescues two from sinking yacht
Fishing vessel helps coordinate rescue of Norwegian yachtsmen
Britain’s ‘Ocean Angels’ set a world record
4 ordinary women, 1 extraordinary race
Achilles 24
Achilles 24
Anti-piracy planning chart – free download
Downloadable UKHO planning chart shows transit corridor through Gulf Of Aden
Coastguard praises crew rescued from boat fire
Flare caught attention of rescue services as fire spread quickly
Rumble in the jumble, Aug 2009
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Seafarer fatigue research launched
Three million euro research project to highlight the causes of seafarer fatigue
Dave Selby Podcast ‘Mad about the boat’ Jul 2009
An embarrassing problem for some sailors - hear about the misfortune of spreader's droop in the July 2009 podcast.
Line 7 yacht clothing company in receivership
New Zealand based company in trouble
Ouch! Gin Palace loses battle with rocky island
Motorboat on autopilot comes a cropper in Corsica
Free engine video with PBO ‘summer checklist’
Watch RNLI / Finning engine maintenance checklist video online with PBO 'summer checklist'