Boaters are being asked to report seal deaths around the English and Welsh coastline and waterways to help protect the species
The Zoological Society of London want to monitor the health of harbour and grey seal populations in England and Wales. Credit: David Burton/Alamy Stock Photo
What should you do if you spot a dead seal while you are out on the water?
Boaters are being asked to report seal deaths around the coastline of England and Wales in order to help protect harbour and grey seals.
The Zoological Society of...
Following the discovery of a rare smalltooth sand tiger shark in the Solent, what should sailors do if they see marine wildlife in distress?
Smalltooth sand tiger sharks are extremely rare visitors to waters north of Biscay. Credit: Nature Picture Library/AlamyMarine wildlife is one of the reasons why many of us enjoy time on the water.
But how can you help if you come across an animal in distress?
Last weekend, a rare smalltooth sand tiger shark was found dead on Lepe beach on the...
RNLI call outs to broken down motorboats and sailing vessels are on the rise, prompting the charity to launch its Mayday Mile fundraiser
RNLI lifeboat crews were called out 411 times to sailing yachts with machinery and equipment failure in 2022RNLI call outs to motorboats, sailing yachts and dinghies have increased by 5%.
In 2021, volunteer...
James Wood gets to grips with epoxy when repairing a rotten step support on Maximus's companionway
The newly built companionway step was a like-for-like replacement. Credit: James WoodOur PBO Project Boat Maximus was built 43 years ago, and beautifully built at that.
But, when you come to own a boat that is the same age as you, you accept that not everything is in as good a condition as it once was!
The Maxi 84 had...
Coming into a crowded marina late at night after a great day sailing across Lyme Bay, Andrew Carter’s feathering prop failed and jammed in ‘full ahead’ – even when engaged in astern…
Andrew Carter, marina collision, prop failure, Learning from Experience, March 2023 issueDorset’s Jurassic Coast near Bridport has been a regular holiday spot of mine since I was in short trousers. But despite having enjoyed many (often very productive) fishing trips aboard charter boats, I had never once in the ensuing 50 years actually sailed into the...
At over 6,000 subscribers just two months after launch, The Bumbling Sailor has the growth and engagement many longer-established, and frankly more knowledgeable, sailing YouTubers can only dream about...
The channel is the creation of 39-year-old Mancunian Terry Brown, who, after five years of avidly following numerous sailing channels, recently quit his job in a plastic...
No-one should be pumping out the heads in a harbour. But what’s the alternative to fitting a holding tank? John Boulcott provides one answer
A bedpan liner with absorbent pad fits perfectly inside the heads. Credit: John BoulcottNo room for a holding tank? Use a bedpan liner
We’re all becoming more aware of the detrimental effects that pollution is having on our environment, and about...
Cruising legend Jimmy Cornell compares his latest world cruising survey results with findings he first published in PBO 40 years ago…
Jimmy Cornell and son Ivan taking a sun sight. All photos: Jimmy Cornell (unless otherwise stated)Without doubt, safety has been the biggest improvement to long-distance cruising over the last 50 years. This is my own experience, as well as something highlighted in my surveys. There is, however, an important distinction between personal safety and that of the...
London Luxury Afloat will showcase both power and sail when it takes place at St Katharine Docks in April
London Luxury Afloat will feature high end sail and motor boats, as well as superyachtsLondon Luxury Afloat returns in April, with Sunseeker, Princess, Oyster and Falcon Tenders confirmed to exhibit.
The five-day show, which will be held at the historic St Katharine Docks, is aimed at the upper end of the marine market.
Tickets give visitors access to the marina and...
When Alan England’s Moody 376 developed an unexplainable leak, he used detective work to find the source... but it wasn’t easy
Credit: Jake KavanaghLeaking boat: how one sailor traced the source
Boats have many problems and my Moody 376 Linga Linga was not going to miss out.
Many of these occur in the...