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BANISH DAMP ON BOARD
TOP TIPS for keeping your boat dry in winter

Laser 16 cruising dinghy
A solid and stable day sailer for comfortable explorations

The boatyard at the
crossroads of the world How do you fix boats in the middle of the Atlantic

Banish damp on board
Top tips for keeping your boat dry over the winter months

Crisis for canals as drought hits boaters

Boats have been left stranded, navigation restricted, and businesses “exceptionally quiet” during peak summer months across the inland waterways of England and Wales.

2 mins

British Marine guidance following 2014 Cheeki Rafiki tragedy - now drafted

An annual report by the MAIB flags up that it’s awaiting action from British Marine following safety recommendations made after the Cheeki Rafiki tragedy more than a decade ago.

1 mins

'Life-changing injury' for passenger left paralysed after sea safari ride

The danger of vertical impacts on rigid inflatable (RIB) boats \"when inappropriate seating arrangements are used\" has been highlighted by a report into the serious injury of a sightseeing passenger, who was left permanently paralysed.

1 mins

Orca in the Spanish Rias

Orca interactions in the Spanish estuaries are increasing, the Cruising Association has confirmed.

1 mins

Ella's Arctic record attempt on pause

Ella Hibbert, who is the first British woman to sail the Northwest Passage single-handed, has halted her solo sail around the Arctic due to safety concerns ahead of attempting the Northeast Passage behind schedule, but vowed to continue again next summer.

1 mins

Ex-lifeboatman's nine year solo voyage

A former Plymouth lifeboat volunteer has returned from his 30,000-mile circumnavigation on his 36ft yacht, nine years after setting off.

1 mins

World's biggest wind farm may expand

Dogger Bank, the world's biggest offshore wind farm - currently in construction off the coast of England in the North Sea-is set to get even bigger.

1 mins

Safer boarding quidance for small craft

Skippers and crew of small boats are being advised to consider boarding aids such as additional ladders, handholds, and alternative means of access, such as a tender.

1 mins

New entry procedure for EU countries

It has been reported that the new digital system (EES) for tourists entering the European Union (EU) will require non-EU passport holders to have fingerprints and a photograph taken, as well as provide evidence of medical insurance and a return ticket-or the means to purchase one-when it is rolled out from 12 October.

1 mins

Island of dreams

Modern intrusions vie with the trill of oystercatchers close to Dave's dream home

3 mins

The new old navigation

You can do it with your eyes shut

3 mins

A birthday kayak!

When dithering about what product to buy, look to a PBO gear test for recommendations

3 mins

Laser 16 cruising dinghy

A solid and stable day sailer for comfortable explorations

5 mins

Legendary boats

Saša Fegić shares his pick of the boats that shaped sailing history and transformed the sport

10+ mins

The boatyard that's at the crossroads of the world

How do you fix boats in the middle of the Atlantic? Ali Wood visits a unique business that deals with everything from broken booms to ARC crews and Interpol

10+ mins

How 19ft boats and gear survived after sailing 12,000 miles

For decades practical boat owners have built yachts in their gardens and gone on to sail them safely offshore, and many of the skippers in the 2025-25 Mini Globe Race are following in their footsteps. So far, 13 of the entrants have now sailed their Globe 5.80s across the Atlantic and almost halfway across the Pacific Ocean, but how have these plywood 19ft boats stood up to the rigours of racing offshore?

8 mins

What's the RYA done for British boating?

In its 150th year, Laura Hodgetts explores the Royal Yachting Association's evolution from 'gentlemen racers' to a world-leading national boating body

10+ mins

Sailing off grid

Three transatlantic cruisers share valuable lessons with Ali Wood about their onboard power setups (and where they went wrong)

10+ mins

Let the wind do the steering

Andrew Simpson looks at pendulum servo self-steering gears, and describes how to get the best out of them

9 mins

Installing a radio

Gilbert Park shows how he fitted an audio system controlled from his chartplotter and smartphone while underway

2 mins

Diesel engine fluids

The key to a smooth-running diesel engine is making sure you look the fluids, as John Panye explains

10+ mins

Keep your boat dry this winter

Ashore or afloat, winter cold and damp can have a detrimental effect. Jake Kavanagh looks at options for keeping condensation and moisture at bay

9 mins

How to keep pests at bay

Infestations of insects and other unwanted visitors is an ever present risk, especially in warmer climates, says Rupert Holmes

7 mins

Raft up short-handed

Alastair Buchan explains the techniques needed by solo or short-handed for crew rafting up in busy marinas and harbours

5 mins

Down with a bang!

John Willis explains the consequences of cresting a bigger- than-expected wave while helming his 25ft motorboat

9 mins

Simple DIY prop puller

Zoran Glozinic devises a way to simplify a tricky job

5 mins

Dismasted off the Lizard

Richard Ayres makes his first Mayday call when his yacht is dismasted and prop fouled close to the Manacle rocks

6 mins

First time above the Arctic Circle

JoJo Pickering is wowed by mountains, deep anchorages, fjords and endless daylight while sailing a 48ft yacht on Norway's west coast

7 mins

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Practical Boat Owner Description:

Uitgever: Future

Categorie: Boating_Sailing

Taal: English

Frequentie: Monthly

Published by Time Inc (UK).Practical Boat Owner is Britain's biggest-selling boating magazine, trusted and respected by all its readers. A source of useful and helpful information for both power and sail boat owners, PBO helps you get the most from your boat acting as a forum for interacting with like-minded individuals.