Boating_Sailing
Practical Boat Owner
Disappearance of British solo skipper
A 73-year-old British sailor was lost at sea after his yacht capsized in rough weather while sailing off the south-west coast of France.
1 min |
May 2025
Practical Boat Owner
Beneteau Oceanis 393
Rupert Holmes looks at a popular model from the third generation of Beneteau's Oceanis cruising yachts that represented a big step forward compared to earlier designs
10+ min |
May 2025
Practical Boat Owner
Around UK & Ireland: a perfect challenge
Sam Steele explains everything you need to know about a circumnavigation of Britain and Ireland
10+ min |
May 2025
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DIY engine replacement saves £1,500
Richard Reed explains how he saved cash by installing a 'new' second-hand engine himself
10+ min |
May 2025
Practical Boat Owner
Global 19ft plywood boat race begins
Twelve men and two women from eight countries have embarked on a solo around the world yacht race in Mini 19ft/5.8m ALMA Globe 5.80 yachts, their only home for the next 13 months.
1 min |
May 2025
Practical Boat Owner
Voyage plan plot thickeners
Passage planning and recalling real sailing experiences add depth to detective fiction
3 min |
May 2025
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Why Plan B is the route to success
Katy Stickland meets the founder and students at Plan B to see how boatbuilding and sailing are giving teenagers a second chance
8 min |
May 2025
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London in a Mirror dinghy
Timothy Waitt sails his 10ft wooden vessel on the tidal Thames from Putney to Waterloo
7 min |
May 2025
Practical Boat Owner
Propeller care
Stu Davies has valuable tips on how to maintain your prop-and explains how this vital bit of kit works
6 min |
May 2025
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New gear
Rupert Holmes previews the latest marine products
4 min |
May 2025
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NEW SEASON SAFETY CHECKS
Enjoy the water with safety in mind
6 min |
May 2025
Practical Boat Owner
Invicta 26
A classic long keel yacht for the price of a good dinghy
4 min |
May 2025
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Upgrading navigation instruments
Fed up with glitches, Graham Keating replaces his 1997-vintage navigation instruments with multifunction displays
4 min |
May 2025
Practical Boat Owner
Start the season maintenance tips
boatcare's David Thomas has advice on how to get your yacht or motorboat ready for the beginning of the new sailing season
4 min |
May 2025
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The mother of invention
Chewing on a problem yields a novel solution
3 min |
May 2025
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Oily rag self-combusts in anchor locker
Boat owners and crew are being reminded of the dangers of leaving oily rags on board following the spontaneous combustion of rags in a yacht’s anchor locker in Jersey.
1 min |
May 2025
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New boat launches
Exciting sub-40ft boats making a debut at boot Düsseldorf
2 min |
May 2025
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Heritage dreams
Vintage is not always great, but there are fine views from Memory Lane
3 min |
May 2025
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Triple amputee to sail the Pacific solo
Sailing for 80 days solo, nonstop and unsupported across the Pacific would be a daunting voyage for many people. Craig Wood, a 33-year-old former Army rifleman from Doncaster, has the additional challenge of being a triple amputee.
1 min |
May 2025
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YJA awards celebrate 'outstanding British sailing talent'
lan Williams, who made history after securing an unprecedented eighth World Match Racing Tour title, has been named the Yachting Journalists' Association's (YJA) 2024 Yachtsman of the Year.
1 min |
May 2025
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Pip Hare celebrated with award for skill
British yachtswoman Pip Hare has been chosen to recieve the Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) Seamanship Award, which recognises exceptional skill or bravery at sea.
1 min |
May 2025
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Sula's story
Julia Jones explains how an English yacht became a Scottish workboat and how a 120-year-old Crinan Ferry design was upcycled
10 min |
March 2025
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Sailing in the lap of the Gods
Beyond GPS: divine assistance, suitable rites and a belt and braces multitheistic approach
3 min |
March 2025
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Boatbuilding college shuts downs
After 50 years of inspiring the next generation of traditional boatbuilders, the International Boatbuilding Training College -IBTC Lowestoft -is closing its doors for good.
1 min |
March 2025
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How to keep your boat in top condition
The experts at boatcare on the importance of scheduled maintenance
5 min |
March 2025
Practical Boat Owner
Do you really need an active radar reflector?
Simon Hampton-Matthews, chair of the Cruising Association's RATS committee, discusses radar reflectors and if they're still the best way to be seen on the water
5 min |
March 2025
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Saildrive maintenance
Stu Davies shares his tips for making sure your boat's saildrive runs smoothly
4 min |
March 2025
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Cornish Shrimper 19 - Cape Cutter 19 | Hunter Liberty or Minstrel | Drascombe Coaster
Rupert Holmes looks into why this small, traditionally-styled cruiser remains so universally popular -and suggests some alternative boats that fulfill a similar brief
7 min |
March 2025
Practical Boat Owner
Is foiling really the future of cruising?
Foiling technology has revolutionised the world of sailboat racing, but can it make its way to cruising yachts too? Saša Fegić reports
7 min |
March 2025
Practical Boat Owner
Warning to check your gas regulator!
PBO reader Alan Thorne suffered a harrowing lesson in the importance of using marine-grade gas regulators on board when a 'fireball' ignited.
1 min |