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September 2022

Let's face it, sailing's hard enough work without having to work while you're sailing

Dream job?

The most horrific thing I ever read in PBO - apart from every episode of Learning From Experience - was a piece a couple of months ago by my chum Rupert Holmes called 'Work and Sail' about setting up your boat as an office.

Of course, working from home, or WFH as it's now known, is supposed to be a new thing, but I've been doing it for over 25 years, and it's saved me a fortune in clothes; although with the arrival of Zoom video conferencing I had to splash out on a shirt and tie. Nevertheless I'm gratified that my pioneering efforts in working from home are now catching on with train drivers and baggage handlers, among others, which in turn has led to even more people working from home.

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Buying your first motorboat

Jake Kavanagh looks at the main buying choices between new and used and considers the temptation of projects

time to read

11 mins

September 2025

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Jazz Turner's solo sail, unassisted and engineless, around the UK and Ireland

A history-making voyage in a 1975 Albin Vega 27 around the UK and Ireland saw 27-year-old Jazz Turner navigate through rough conditions, boat breakages and chronic pain.

time to read

2 mins

September 2025

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Make your boat easier to sail

The late Jim Mottram explains modifications to make his 23-footer easier to sail. Here are just some of his tips from the archives

time to read

4 mins

September 2025

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Practical Boat Owner

Right tools for the job

Stu Davies explains what's inside his toolbox so he can tackle (almost) any job on board

time to read

11 mins

September 2025

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Practical Boat Owner

Two Smacks Boats

All Smacks Boats are fitted to the owner's specifications, Clive compares two that he has owned; a fast one and a comfortable one

time to read

6 mins

September 2025

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Practical Boat Owner

Corrosion that may cost your rig

Some corrosion is easy to spot but stress corrosion cracking has the potential to weaken your rig with very little warning, says Vyv Cox

time to read

6 mins

September 2025

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Practical Boat Owner

Sadler 34

Rupert Holmes looks at one of the most desirable cruising yachts of the Sadler era, as well as some alternative boats

time to read

11 mins

September 2025

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Practical Boat Owner

Engine shenanigans

Anyone for boat yoga? Motor maintenance inevitably means some contortionism...

time to read

3 mins

September 2025

Practical Boat Owner

Practical Boat Owner

Sail handling when short-handed

Alastair Buchan explains how to handle sails solo or with few crew

time to read

17 mins

September 2025

Practical Boat Owner

Practical Boat Owner

Improve your cockpit

Want to stop battling with deck gear and tripping over ropes? Ali Wood has some tips to help make the most of this crucial space

time to read

13 mins

September 2025

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