PBO reader Stuart Boyd has a question about untidy battery connections. Our expert Duncan Kent has this advice…
Stuart Boyd writes: “I have a 2008 Bavaria 31 Cruiser which we’ve had from new and which remains in as-new condition.
“Through time, various service contractors have connected a number of items directly to my leisure battery terminals, which look untidy:…
Women in Boatbuilding was set up in 2021 and has now become a community interest company to help raise the gender diversity debate in the industry
Women in Boatbuilding (WIBB) initially started as a personal Instagram profile to search for other like-minded women.
Founded by Belinda Joslin in 2021, it has developed into a thriving community – inspiring, supporting and helping to raise the gender diversity debate in the industry.
WIBB plans to offer a mentoring…
James Brooking doesn’t have to replace his handheld VHF’s aerial after doing his own DIY fix
From left: Rubber coating on the aerial was breaking up; with one layer of heat shrink tubing in place, a second is ready to be shrunk over the top of it; finished article looks good as new. Credit: James BrookingThe VHF aerial on my handheld radio had perished after several years’ use, and repairs with PVC tape were…
Andy Pag takes the plunge to clean his boat’s dirty bottom while afloat
Andy Pag’s catamaran is kept in a high fouling area so needs regular cleaning, even with Coppercoat antifouling. Credit: Andy PagWhen the bottom of your boat starts growing a sea food salad, the options are simple, pay for an expensive haul-out and use a power washer to clean it off, or take the plunge and clean it in the water – which is…
Alice Thorogood has three children who are members of the UK National Cadet Class Association. She shares what parents need to think about when their child starts dinghy sailing, from kit and food to periods
When your child starts dinghy sailing for the first time, it can be daunting to know what they need, especially if you are not a sailor. Credit: Alice ThorogoodWhat does my child need for dinghy sailing? One parent shares a beginner’s guide
Before my children joined the Cadets I had very, very little…
John Tylor and PBO’s experts share some valuable safety tips for avoiding carbon monoxide on a boat
Ensure your boat is adequately ventilated and combustion devices like heaters, stoves or other appliances are well maintained. Credit: Canals and boating UK/AlamyCarbon monoxide on a boat: how to protect you and your crew
While most PBO readers are in the depths of winter, trying to stay warm with…
Teenage yachtswoman Katie McCabe who shot to fame in 2021 when she became the youngest sailor to circumnavigate Great Britain singlehandedly has announced a new "transatlantic dream"...
Katie McCabe sailing her 26ft restored Morgan Giles FalandaThe youngster, now aged 15, has spent 18 months fundraising with the goal of participating in the Mini Transat race – a solo transatlantic voyage in a Mini 6.50 – 21ft racing boat, in 2025.
However, now the schoolgirl has returned the sponsorship money she raised and announced on her…
Andy Burdick, Melges Performance Sailboats, shared winning starting tips with SailZing.com after he dominated the 2023 MC Scow Train Wreck regatta.
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The withdrawal of Admiralty paper charts is to be delayed until at least 2030 to allow for the development of digital alternatives
Admiralty paper charts will continue to be produced until at least 2030Admiralty paper charts will now continue to be produced until at least 2030.
The timetable for the withdrawal of paper ADMIRALTY Standard Nautical Charts (SNCs) and Thematic Charts has been delayed in response to user feedback.
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) announced in July 2022 that is was stopping the production of…
Whilst the new Netflix True Spirit movie was being filmed, celebrating Jessica Watson's real-life teenage solo, non-stop global circumnavigation, the 29-year-old was battling her biggest-ever challenge ashore.
Jessica Watson – the real sailor behind the True Spirit film
“Generally, I actually am quite a risk-averse person, and don’t like doing crazy things, I know that’s really hard to believe.”
Thirteen years ago, in 2010, Jessica Watson made history when she sailed solo…