Boating-sailing
Practical Boat Owner
Into the black
Night passages in the North Sea can be a daunting experience for new crew, as Michelle Segrest discovers
10+ min |
February 2020
Practical Boat Owner
Test the red button
Have you ever checked whether the red button works on your DSC VHF radio? Gilbert Park puts his own radio to the test
2 min |
February 2020
Practical Boat Owner
IDENTIFICATION GUIDE:Whales and dolphins of the UK
There’s nothing more exciting than a dolphin riding your bow-wave, or a whale breaching... but how can you identify the species? Sailor, photographer and wildlife surveyor Genevieve Leaper tells us more
9 min |
February 2020
Practical Boat Owner
Torpedo on the hook
Edi Keck snags a Soviet torpedo with the point of his anchor - and lives to tell the tale!
6 min |
February 2020
Practical Boat Owner
How to sell your boat
Rupert Holmes looks at common pitfalls when trying to sell a boat, how to avoid them and how to get a good price in a reasonable time
10 min |
February 2020
Practical Boat Owner
The ten days of February
Can you count on the weather in February?
3 min |
February 2020
Practical Boat Owner
A boat for life
Peter Poland examines the 27-30ft twin-keelers that have stood the test of time
10+ min |
February 2020
Practical Boat Owner
Secret Malta and Gozo
Alan England on ways to escape the crowds in Malta and Gozo
4 min |
February 2020
Practical Boat Owner
Electric toilets
Thinking of upgrading your boat’s toilet from manual operation to electric? Jake Kavanagh investigates the options available
8 min |
February 2020
Practical Boat Owner
Why we're doing the ARC
Ali Wood meets four boat crews at different stages in their lives as they get ready to embark on a transatlantic voyage
10+ min |
February 2020
Practical Boat Owner
Weathering A Severe Gale
Ocean racer Pip Hare tells how she survived a life-changing weather system in Biscay
3 min |
December 2019
Practical Boat Owner
The Life And Boats Of The Swiss Family Robinson
Nic Compton discovers the fascinating history of a much loved Drascombe Lugger
10+ min |
December 2019
Practical Boat Owner
Viewing The Boat – Essential Checks
When should you make an offer to buy a boat, and when should you walk away? Rupert Holmes has the answers
10+ min |
December 2019
Practical Boat Owner
10 Tips To Avoid Boat Restoration Pitfalls
Drew Maglio owns up to his boat-buying mistakes, and has some valuable tips for anyone in the market for a new second-hand yacht
10+ min |
December 2019
Practical Boat Owner
What's New In The World Of Boating
From Russian frigates to accessible motorboats, PBO reports back from the Southampton International Boat Show.
4 min |
November 2019
Practical Boat Owner
Farewell To Northern Spain
On his final Biscay adventure, Jim Mottram revisits his favourite rias and the colourful towns of northern Spain and the French Atlantic coast.
10+ min |
November 2019
Practical Boat Owner
Living Aboard In London
Richard Rogers reflects on the many joys (and occasional hardships) of city life on a 41ft yacht.
7 min |
November 2019
Practical Boat Owner
Rescue At Flat Rock
A navigational error by skipper Owen Moorhouse kicked off a daring helicopter rescue mission and made him a local TV celebrity.
6 min |
November 2019
Practical Boat Owner
Twin Keel Performers
Don’t be fooled into thinking twin keels means stodgy performance – some can really fly, says Peter Poland.
10 min |
November 2019
Practical Boat Owner
Made Of Mettle
When James Oakley receives some devastating health news, he becomes more determined than ever to complete his home-built aluminium speedboat. Mike Taylor finds out more...
8 min |