Dromquinna: A Boat for All Seasons
PBR’s Ed Hickling is extended a rare invitation to join owner John Brennan aboard his private custom-built motor yacht, Dromquinna – a boat, as Ed discovers, built for all seasons and all reasons, according to the famous hotelier’s extraordinary life
The Sinking of the Carlton Queen
Scuba divers on the Red Sea Liveaboard Carlton Queen, which capsized in April 2023, view the incident and its aftermath very differently to the vessel’s operator. Christian Hanson, a UK diver on that fateful voyage, tells of his and his fellow
From Horses to Watts
The journey from horses to watts is racing at an electrifying gallop. Jamie Marley, an expert in the field of marine electrification, discusses the evolution of power measurement and propulsion in the boating world. The evolution of transport in general
In For The Krill – Antarctica
The unwilding of Antarctica has become a serious matter. Climate change, tourism, industrial-scale fishing – all such factors are playing their part in upsetting the natural balance of one of the planet’s most critical ocean habitats. Giovanna Fasanelli investigates and
Boat speakers – The Science of Sound
Music is all around us. It can relax, excite and thrill us in equal measure. However, it can also annoy! So how can we get more from our music without negatively impacting others’ enjoyment while afloat? Join Carl Hynes as
Southampton Spectacle – Southampton International Boat Show
This year’s Southampton International Boat Show will see over 250 powered craft hailing from all around the world being presented by a host of companies both large and small. HMS looks ahead …
Boatlife 2024 Review
BoatLife 2024 Powered by Suzuki not only held its own against the backdrop of a challenging market, but the show stage this year represented a clear uplift from the previous one. Is the UK’s sole winter indoor boat show coming
MAIB Report – Hard-Hitting Evidence
If this article sounds like a hard-hitting message, then it’s meant to be. With our full blessing, the MAIB selected PBR to publish a specially written article on the dangers related to the operation of commercial passenger/experience rides. It makes
Three of the best, visit Jersey – Crossing the channel – Part 3
Here are three more good reasons to come cruising to the beautiful Channel Island of Jersey. Joe Mourant’s top three cruising locations are as follows: Les Minquiers This unique marine habitat is situated approximately 12 miles south of Jersey. At
Rendezvous Jersey 2024 – Crossing the channel – Part 2
Jersey Marinas and Le Mourier Marine are delighted to invite visiting powerboaters to two special Bank Holiday weekend events this summer, the Rendezvous Jersey 2024. The first has taken place on 25th to 26th May, the second is this month
Making the leap – Crossing the channel – Part 1
In this three-part special feature we not only provide essential guidance on how to successfully cross the English Channel, but we’re delighted to give you at least two jolly good reasons why you should! Read on to find out more
Innovate to accumulate – Exclusive interview with Robert Eckstein, Mercury
Product Manager for Mercury’s engine portfolio across some 83 countries, Robert Eckstein is a man with a good many views on the need for even greater innovation and sustainability in the boating world. In this exclusive interview, he tells HMS
Trailering Abroad – Heading South
‘Variety is the spice of life’, so the saying goes. So have you ever pondered the prospect of heading by road with your boat to the South of France – what might be involved, how much might it cost and
The Police Marine Unit – In the Line of Duty
Sgt Alex Southgate of the Essex Police Marine Unit provides an insightful look into the work of his waterborne team, the ‘tools of their trade’, and some of the testing situations he and his fellow police colleagues have encountered in
The Ever-Changing Coastline of Dorset
HMS climbs aboard a 3.5m RIB and sets off on a mini voyage to explore the unique sights and wonders of Dorset’s ancient and ever-changing coastline. Watch our walkaround video of the Ribcraft Leisure 350 and exclusive review. There are
Manx a Peel – Isle of Man Boating Adventure
Committed ribster Jonathan Peers relates the story of a memorable day’s adventure from his home port of Holyhead, Anglesey, to the port of Peel on the Isle of Man’s west coast. For many, standing on the shore gazing out to
Full Charge Ahead – The Candela C-8
An e-powered craft has just established a new 24-hour long-distance operating record. Gustav Hasselskog, Candela’s CEO and founder, tells PBR about the challenge and the technology that enabled it. Swedish electric boat manufacturer Candela’s latest version of their C-8 foiling
Cannes Yachting Festival 2023
The PBR team were in full force filming and live-reporting at the 2023 Cannes Yachting Festival. HMS here provides a flavour of the French Riviera’s glamorous, world-beating six-day event and describes why its unique take on the world of powerboating
Archipelago Interview – Long-Term Benefits
In this exclusive interview, HMS speaks to Stephen Weatherley, founder and CEO of WSW Marine, about hydrogen, HVO and the development of his sustainability-focused, long-distance, hybrid-powered ‘Archipelago’ catamaran. Could you provide some background to the Archipelago project and what inspired
The Price Of Power – Lithium-Ion Batteries
Is the use of lithium-ion batteries plain sailing? PBR’s Jeremy Webb investigates the pros, the cons and the technology behind the power and in the process uncovers a host of sobering, timely facts relative to everyone putting to sea. You
Alcohol Afloat – How Low Can You Go?
With the boat hire market already beginning to ban the use of alcohol afloat, non-alcoholic alternatives may increasingly need to be the ‘go-to’ picnic hamper choice for boaters. Erika Doyle, founder and CEO of Drink Dry, talks to HMS about
From The Helm – Serious Firepower
Championship racer Dorian Griffith provides an engaging, not to say lively, first-hand account of this year’s Cowes–Torquay–Cowes offshore powerboat race. Brace yourself for a rough ride aboard his 42ft Cougar thoroughbred, Blastoff! The British Powerboat Racing Club’s Cowes–Torquay–Cowes 2023 event
Yanmar Hybrid Goes to Work
An innovative hybrid drivetrain that combines Yanmar engines with electrics and a controllable pitch propeller … PBR reveals the background to Geologen and her work with the Geological Survey of Norway. A groundbreaking research vessel that is making waves as
Orkney Boats – British Made Built to Last
HMS conducts an exclusive interview with Ben Davies, MD of Orkney Boats, on the joys and challenges of building this iconic, all-British breed of craft, which celebrated its 50th year of manufacture in 2023. Tell us about the thinking behind
The Good, the Bad and the Algae – Sargassum Seaweed
As Giovanna Fasanelli, PBR’s environmental expert, reports, the truth about sargassum seaweed may be both complex and elusive, but either way, it’s certainly of interest to us all. Let’s be clear: the colossal floating gardens of sargassum seaweed that Columbus
