Riva 88 Folgore first look: The new high watermark for big boat style
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Meet Maximus, the new PBO Project Boat!
Sail repair – how to extend the life of your mainsail
Tribute to John Goode – a contributor and friend to PBO
Home-built boats – the readers building Western Skiffs from free PBO plans
VAT and customs clarification for recreational boaters
Famous boat restorations – when is it time to give up?
Videos
Followtheboat: Running aground and sailing defensively in pirate waters
Jungle sailing: Followtheboat on hitting logs and running aground
Sailing up river: Followtheboat go in search of elephants and monkeys
Sailing up river: Followtheboat take their sailboat into the Malaysian jungle
Boat test videos
Sailing skills
How a PLB saved my life when I was knocked overboard
Solo yachtsman Nigel Fox’s life was saved by a PLB when he was knocked overboard by stormy seas off the north coast of AustraliaWithout his…
Rudder failure on a lee shore. What do I do?
Would you know what to do if the rudder failed as you approached a lee shore? James Stevens answers your questions of seamanshipHow would you…
Luff slides and fittings: how to pick the best
There are a variety of ways to attach your mainsail luff to the mast. Which option you go for will depend on the size of…
What chartplotters can do that your smartphone can’t
Today’s chartplotters offer robust functionality and ease of use that makes them far better than tablets or mobiles, says Rupert HolmesA few years ago I…
