Alan England explores how to board a boat safely after falling overboard from his Moody 376
Boarding a boat safely
While the captain of a Royal Navy warship is greeted with the tweet of the bosun’s whistle when he steps up the gang plank to board his ship, we mere mortals attempting to get on board our pride and joy usually make do with nothing extravagant unless we own a superyacht.
A while ago my stern...
French officials have announced that five ports in Brittany will become temporary Ports of Entry from 1 June to 30 September 2023
Trébeurden will be a temporary Port of Entry from 1 June to 30 September 2023. Credit: Hemis/Alamy Stock PhotoWhere are the French ports on the English Channel which yachts can check into?
The ports of St Cast, St Quay, Lézardrieux, Tréguier, and Trébeurden in Brittany will become temporary Ports of Entry from 1 June to 30 September 2023.
This will permit boats arriving from or...
Struggling with a stiff mainsheet? Steven Hinchliffe shares an easy way for hoisting sails
Steve uses a Sprenger winch bit on his drill to raise the majority of his mainsail, before using a manual winch handle to make sure the sail tension is right. Credit: sprenger.deIn Ask the Experts (PBO January 2023) Kevin Fidgeon at the age of 80 was having difficulty lowering and hoisting sails, writes Steven Hinchliffe.
I have a few tips that might help.
I have a 2005 Hunter Legend 38 and recently replaced my...
Cruising doyen Jimmy Cornell shares 50 years of lateral thinking from his first hull fit out to what he stows as gear essentials...
Left: Aventura III dried out in Alaska for a quick coating of antifouling. Right: Jimmy vacuum packing stores. All photos: Jimmy CornellThe challenge of finding solutions to practical problems is something I have enjoyed as far back as I can remember. This was certainly the case when I began fitting out the first Aventura, and as an absolute greenhorn...
A SUP tent allows you to extend your time on the water while paddling. Rupert Holmes looks at the BAJAO Cabin
The BAJAO Cabin SUP tent is suitable for an overnight camp or for seeking shelter from bad weatherThe BAJAO Cabin SUP tent
This single-person tent fits on top of a paddleboard, turning it into a place to sleep or simply a shelter to escape from...
Rupert Holmes looks at electric winches and electric winch handles
The WinchRite is the most affordable all in one power handle. Price: £650 Contact: winchhandle.comElectric winches and electric winch handles
Sailing can be a very physical activity, even for those who try to seek out gentle cruising.
So many boat owners find there comes a time when it is sensible to add some kind of assistance with winching.
In...
Where can I find replacements for discontinued impeller cover o-rings? PBO's engine expert, Stu Davies has some suggestions
A typical water pump installation fitted with a Speedseal coverI have an ETAP 24i with an inboard Yanmar diesel engine.
Changing the...
La demanda de vacaciones a bordo de un barco aumentó drásticamente en el mercado español en el primer trimestre de este año, en comparación con el mismo período de 2022.
En el primer trimestre de 2023 la...
What is the best boat for crossing the Atlantic? Ali Wood asks the owners of two catamarans and two monohulls sailing the North Atlantic to the Caribbean
The start of the ARC+ rally from Las Palmas in Gran Canaria in November. Credit: James Mitchell/WCCBest boat for crossing the Atlantic
For many boat owners, the ‘ideal boat’ is determined by the local cruising area.
Should you go further afield you might invest in more...
Where is the most effective place to install a boat vent? Surveyor Ben Sutcliffe-Davies has some tips
A well-fitting boom cover like this provides good air flow over the boat. Credit: AlamyWhere is the best place to install a boat vent?
I’m fitting out an Evolution 25 and want to include as much natural ventilation as possible to prevent damp and mould when...