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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;…
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston sails into Gosport
Sailing legend to arrive with his new boat today
VOR In-Port Race
More Solent Spectator Action this weekend
Details emerge over death of Volvo sailor
The crew of ABN AMRO 2 speak in detail about the death of a crew-mate and the rescue of Movistar
Government report reveals ‘astonishing’ number of boating accidents
Over 1,000 leisure craft accidents were recorded in a two-month window last year, according to a report by the MAIB.
Accidental death verdict in dinghy tragedy
A coroner has recorded accidental death on a boy and his grandfather who died when their dinghy capsized off North Wales
ABN AMRO TWO crew back on dry land
The most traumatic leg of the Volvo Ocean Race is finally over for the young crew of ABN AMRO TWO.
Veteran sailors take up the gauntlet
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and Tony Bullimore return to round-the-world racing
Dee steps ashore after six months at sea
Dee Caffari arrived in Southampton to a hero's welcome yesterday, where hundreds of well-wishers gathered despite the rain.
Abandoned Volvo yacht may have lost rig
movistar, the Volvo yacht abandoned by its crew on Sunday after keel problems may have lost its rig
Everyone invited to Dee’s homecoming
Dee Caffari, the first woman to sail the wrong-way solo around the globe, will arrive at Ocean Village Marina on Sunday
Friends and skippers pay tribute to Volvo yachtsman
Tributes have poured in following the death of Volvo Ocean Race competitor Hans Horrevoets
Still not over for Dee Caffari!
Dee Caffari speaks to PBO about her record-breaking voyage, on her final approach to home
Death of sailor casts shadow over Volvo celebrations
Forthcoming celebrations at the Portsmouth stopover of this year's Volvo Ocean Race have been overshadowed by the death of a competitor.
Titanic tender to return home
Piggy-back to Belfast for historic passenger ship
Portsmouth Prepares for Volvo Fleet Arrival
Ocean-race boats to arrive in Gunwharf Quays this weekend
Replica Dutch ship recreates famous voyage
A replica of the Dutch ship Duyfken (Little Dove), has embarked on a year-long voyage
SS Great Britain wins heritage prizes
Isambard Kingdom Brunel's only surviving ship wins two Museums and Heritage Awards.
Cash-strapped clipper to be scrapped
Historic clipper too expensive to restore
Gipsy Moth youngsters won’t miss out
The teenagers scheduled to crew on Gipsy Moth IV from Tahiti will still get a chance to sail
Lake District boaters advised not to sail at night
The Coastguard has warned Lake District boaters not to go out after dark after two boats crashed in the same week.