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    December 2026 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine

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    Earthrace just hours away from setting new world record

    Earthrace just hours away from setting new world record

    • June 27, 2008

    Biofuel powerboat just hours away from finishing line in Sagunto, Spain

    Skipper jailed for not keeping a lookout

    Skipper jailed for not keeping a lookout

    • June 26, 2008

    Fishing boat skipper found guilty over deaths of two crew after grounding near Ardglass

    Pirates kidnap family from yacht off Yemen

    Pirates kidnap family from yacht off Yemen

    • June 25, 2008

    Three Germans and a French citizen are being held in Somaliland

    See photos: Fuel protesters in Poole Harbour

    • June 20, 2008

    Fishermen and other commercial vessels organise protest

    Marine LPG rally to be held in Southampton

    • June 19, 2008

    Event originally scheduled for Cobb's Quay, Poole changed at short notice

    French Team Kalix wins Archipelago Raid 08

    • June 18, 2008

    BT team Ellen back in 9th as race winners benefit from a month's training

    Sir Robin’s 40 years since setting off in Suhaili

    • June 17, 2008

    Celebrating the anniversary of the start of the world's first non-stop solo circumnavigation

    Archipelago Raid – a test of stamina afloat

    • June 13, 2008

    Five days and nights sailing and orienteering - with a few TV interviews thrown in for good measure

    South Wales boat show opens tomorrow

    • June 12, 2008

    Organisers say over 200 companies will exhibit with over 300 craft on display

    Mystery surrounds Cornish dolphin stranding

    Mystery surrounds Cornish dolphin stranding

    • June 10, 2008

    Pod of dolphins may have been chasing fish, scared by sonar or even a killer whale...

    Practical photo alert

    Practical photo alert

    • June 9, 2008

    Check out our great galleries

    Dismasted yacht crew raised alarm on mobile phone

    • June 9, 2008

    Four yachtsmen rescued off Lincolnshire coast at outer limit of mobile phone range

    Round the island race: Get your entries in

    • June 6, 2008

    Late entry fees will apply to yachts entered into the race later than midnight 7 June

    Dave Selby

    Talking rubbish, July 2008

    • June 5, 2008

    Listen to Dave Selby's monthly podcast online now

    Take the PBO survey and win

    Take the PBO survey and win

    • June 5, 2008

    Let us know what you think about PBO and you could win a Ray 101E

    Classic revels in Yarmouth

    Classic revels in Yarmouth

    • May 30, 2008

    Head to the Isle of Wight for fun at the annual Yarmouth Old Gaffers Festival

    Poole Regatta provides something for everyone

    Poole Regatta provides something for everyone

    • May 28, 2008

    See our Poole Regatta gallery

    Cherbourg: British yachts ‘freed’ by French protesters

    Cherbourg: British yachts ‘freed’ by French protesters

    • May 27, 2008

    A two-hour window as protesters allow some yachts to leave Cherbourg

    BMF STRENGTHENS CODE OF PRACTICE ON BOAT BROKERAGE TO ENSURE CONFIDENCE IN RETAIL MARKET

    BMF STRENGTHENS CODE OF PRACTICE ON BOAT BROKERAGE TO ENSURE CONFIDENCE IN RETAIL MARKET

    • May 23, 2008

    New stronger guidance from brokerage association will be compulsory for BMF members

    Clipper Race 09-10 to start in the Humber

    • May 23, 2008

    Impressive performance by the yacht and the region led to the nomination

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