Boating-sailing
Practical Boat Owner
How to service a 2-stroke outboard
Stu Davies revives a 1989 2hp outboard motor
2 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
Charting connectivity and software updates
John Payne examines the hardware and software he uses on his boat, and what you need to consider when using electronic charts
6 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
Is electrically bonding seacocks a good idea?
Ask the experts
1 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
Prop...er job
Gilbert Park refurbishes a pitted starboard propeller on his Seaward 29 motor cruiser
4 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
Cruising Guide to The Netherlands & Belgium
This first edition of the Cruising Guide to The Netherlands & Belgium has long been missing from the range of pilotage books published by Imray in conjunction with the Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation, especially by English-speaking sailors who struggle with the Dutch-only information available online, but after reading this guide, I can say the wait has been worth it and I expect it to become regarded as the authoritative companion for anyone cruising this area.
1 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
Britain's most beautiful shortcut
Susan Ross and her husband, John, enjoy the tranquility of the Crinan Canal as they save sea miles aboard their Mirage 26.
7 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
The shine keeps going off it
Ask the experts
1 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
Second life for a seiner
Ben Lowings looks at the history of the 17ft salmon seiner Shambler, and how it has become a true community boat
6 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
Double win for Dometic
Outdoor technology specialist Dometic collected two category wins - one for its CSX 'ColdMachine' Refrigeration System (Onboard Facilities, Comfort & Entertainment) and one for its DG3 Gyro (Propulsion & Dynamics).
1 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
Preventing wave slap
Tony Raven uses swimming pool noodles as a cheap cure for wave slapping on the hull
1 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
Navigating your chartplotter
Accuracy always trumps efficiency, but can you improve one without harming the other? Rob Melotti investigates how to set up your chartplotter to get the most out of it
10+ min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
Orkney Coastliner 14
A lightweight sea boat that is easy to launch and recover
4 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
Berthing short-handed
Alastair Buchan explains the steps for berthing your boat in a marina when you're sailing solo or with limited crew
10+ min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
Being in full control
Jon Mendez explains how to throttle and trim your outboard engine
3 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
Boats for Caribbean cruising
Phil Clandillon looks at the best second-hand yachts for crossing the Atlantic and sailing the Caribbean
10+ min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
Alessia in Atlantis: The Aquamarine Prophecy
One for the children or grandchildren, Alessia in Atlantis is a fantasy novel for 8-14 year olds, but it weaves in some sailing knowledge, which is why it is included in these pages.
1 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
Hurricane Force
For those, like me, who love nautical thrillers penned by the likes of Sam Llewellyn and Bernard Cornwell, Tom Cunliffe's new book will feel like returning to your favourite port. The narrative follows a familiar wake- our hero skipper (an ex-merchant seaman) is washed up on a Caribbean island and is then drawn into the seamier side of island life before being faced with a dangerous moral dilemma.
1 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
Henri-Lloyd Ocean Pro
This professional-grade offshore foul weather gear for men and women won a special mention in the Personal Equipment category.
1 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
From the Devil to the Deep Blue Sea
Reading Clare Allcard's deeply personal account of her early life gives real insight into this gifted writer and sailor.
1 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
Building a carbon fibre spinnaker pole
Colin King aims for light weight and saves himself £1,500
3 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
Passage from Goodbye
Relationships at sea can be complex; after all, there aren't many people who can live harmoniously together in a 36ft-long space for extended periods, battling the elements.
1 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
British Sailing Team axes new base plan
Plans to build a new Training and Innovation Centre for the British Sailing Team have been abandoned due to the rising construction costs of building a new facility.
1 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
Fun on water
Lessons in sail training inspiration
3 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
SEA.AI Watchkeeper
When first launched, just ahead of the 2020/21 Vendée Globe single-handed round the world race, this Al-based lookout system was the preserve of the elite racing world. Much has changed since then.
1 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
EU recognition for recreational craft
The European Boating Industry (EBI) has hailed the latest European Commission's Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP) as a groundbreaking moment for Europe's boating industry.
1 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
Astro Navigation from Home (2nd edition)
This is a novel book; it allows you to learn celestial navigation without needing to leave the comfort of your home by using planetarium apps rather than a sextant.
1 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
'Recognise our invaluable independent lifeboats' - call for Government funding
Calls have been made for the Government to reinstate the Rescue Boat Grant Fund, axed five years ago.
2 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
Supersede Marine Board
This is a sustainable and rot-proof alternative to marine plywood.
1 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
Digital Yacht Bilge IQ
It's easy to assume that fitting an automatic bilge pump is a guaranteed solution in the event of a boat springing a leak. But the opposite can be true as intermittent running of the pump may mask the scale of the problem until it becomes a significant issue.
1 min |
February 2026
Practical Boat Owner
Understanding Boat Plumbing and Water Systems
Many sailors don't give the plumbing on their boat a second thought until something goes wrong.
1 min |