Vendée Globe skipper Kito de Pavant has struck an unidentified floating object, which has led to a significant ingress of water aboard the boat.
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Final countdown for PBO’s BIG Christmas giveaway
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Yacht racing image of the year award winner
French photographer Jean-Marie Liot won the main Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image 2016 award thanks to an extraordinary picture of the Vendée Globe yacht Safran, entirely submerged by a wave at…
Editor’s welcome to the January issue
50 years old, and still aspirational. Editor David Pugh welcomes you to the latest issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine.
A clubbing drives Dave to golf – Mad about the Boat podcast
For a sailor in distress, golf is the thin end of the wedge, writes PBO columnist Dave Selby.
January 2017
In the January 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner...
Abandoned 35ft yacht on roadside sparks police warning
Police in Cornwall have issued a reminder to motorists to ensure towed items are properly secured after a yacht was abandoned for several hours at the side of a narrow…
BCF launches DIY Safe Antifouling Initiative 2017
Antifouling paint and dust is hazardous – protect yourself and the environment
Drifting yacht without lights rescued from shipping lane
The single-handed sailor aboard found he had no power, lights or VHF radio after several abortive attempts to start the boat’s engine.
Initial report into Cardiff carbon monoxide poisoning motorboat fatality
"Approximately 45 minutes after he had started the engine, the owner was discovered collapsed in the cabin."
Alex Thomson holding on to Vendée Globe lead
The British skipper of Hugo Boss has managed to maintain a lead of 100 miles over his nearest rivals, Armel Le Cléac'h and Sébastien Josse in spite of damage to…
The famous ocean racing yacht Maiden is coming home
Trail-blazing British yachtswoman Tracy Edwards is celebrating after securing the funds to bring the famous ocean racing yacht Maiden home.
Guernsey Harbours mooring fees to rise by 1%
The majority of Guernsey Harbours charges and mooring fees will rise by 1% in 2017.
Boat owners urged to be vigilant against theft
MP Suella Fernandes is urging boat owners to be vigilant about the growing problem of thefts from boats in the Solent area.
Fortitude on forty footers as ARC 2016 fleet prepare to set sail
Although the average boat length is 15.51m (51ft), almost half of the boats sailing in the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers 2016 range from 40ft-50ft.
Warning after three rescued after carbon monoxide leak
The RYA is reminding boaters about the dangers of carbon monoxide after three men received treatment for the effects of suspected poisoning following a leak on board their motor boat.
Winners of the DAME design awards 2016 announced
The overall DAME award 2016 went to Torqeedo GmbH for its Cruise FP range of electric saildrives, with a further 28 products named as category winners and commended with special
Jeanne Socrates sets sail on record-breaking quest… again!
British yachtswoman Jeanne Socrates has repaired last month's storm damage and resumed her record-breaking quest aboard her 38ft yacht Nereida.
The great UK antifouling test for cruising yachts
20 antifouling paints tested in 13 UK locations: which works best where you keep your boat?
PBO Tested: 4 rig tension gauges
It’s vitally important to ensure that the tension of your boat’s rigging is within the correct limits: Alex Bell tests four rig tension gauges to assess their accuracy