The annual Used Boat Show at Swanwick Marina will be running alongside the Southampton Boat Show, between 16 – 25 September. Now in its 37th year, the event will open…
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What’s new for the 2016 Southampton Boat Show?
More sailing boats on the water than ever before at Europe’s biggest boating festival: but most importantly, show organisers are letting Dave Selby loose!
Early morning search for suspected drunken boat driver
The 21ft aluminium boat had reportedly been taken from Loch Melfort and driven at very high speed towards Shuna, by a person who was thought to be intoxicated.
Mills and Clark forced to play golden waiting game
The 470s’ medal race rollover means Britain could claim two medals on the final scheduled day of the Rio 2016 sailing regatta, with Dylan Fletcher and Alain Sign also still…
Sir Robin and Suhaili sign up for Hamble Classics Regatta
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston and his famous round-the-world yacht, the Bermudan Ketch Suhaili, have signed up for the Hamble Classics Regatta.
Tikka’s Travels round-Britain adventure on home stretch
The Pointon family have been joined by record-breaking, round-the-world yachtswoman Jeanne Socrates for the last leg of their Tikka's Around Britain Sail.
Dave Selby Blog 6: Setting sail from Dover
I hope you’ll join me for the next leg of Marlin’s Mission, either in your boats or aboard Marlin, says Dave Selby
Editor’s welcome to the September issue – on sale today!
We're inviting all sailing clubs, classes and associations celebrating their 50th anniversary year to get in touch - Editor David Pugh welcomes you to the latest issue of Practical Boat…
Lessons learned from devastating yacht fire
‘Flames were licking out of the companionway’: yachtsman watched his beloved boat burn following two-year restoration
Not such a mug now, eh? – Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat
If you’re simultaneously a bit shallow yet out of your depth when it comes to echo-sounders, a cup of tea can confer great dividends
Safety reminder after five men airlifted from sinking boat
The UK Coastguard has issued safety advice for leisure boaters after five people were rescued as their boat sank under them, off the south west coast of Scotland.
Safety warning after fatal carbon monoxide poisoning on motor cruiser
Lessons learned from a carbon monoxide boating tragedy on the Norfolk Broads, which killed a couple and their dog
September 2016
In the September 2016 issue of Practical Boat Owner...
Hit-and-run yacht damage on the River Hamble
Boat owner Chris Browne is appealing for information after a hit-and-run vessel caused £8,000-worth of damage to his Bavaria 38 yacht.
The Magenta Project launch at Cowes Week
The Magenta Project, the largest international network of top female sailors, is launching at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week.
Dismasted yacht rescued of Norfolk coast
A dismasted yacht was rescued by the independent Caister Lifeboat charity service off the coast of Norfolk.
Casualty rescued from yacht near Sovereign Harbour
A call-out to assist a yacht with engine failure quickly escalated to a medical emergency for the Eastbourne’s all-weather lifeboat crew.
New Free Flow Flag at Whitehaven Marina
The flag needed to be bright and vibrant so that boats easily spot when Free Flow is in operation and also the general public can cross the lock on foot.
Alderney’s annual blessing of the boats ceremony
The annual blessing of the boats took place today in Alderney's Little Crabby harbour, Braye, reports Chris Rees.
Nav in a nutshell: Tacking to clear a headland
Simple step-by-step chartwork can show us when we’ll need to tack to clear a headland, says Dick Everitt.