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Ask The Expert – Wise Before the Event
HMS asks international maritime expert, Russell Kerslake, to explain first-hand his professional and unbiased opinion on such matters as boat choice, kit selection and advance planning. Among other professional roles, I have been involved with several team training tasks for Read More...
User Chooser Willow’s Dream
Paul and Karen Williams tell us about their experiences of getting into boating – the buying process, taking delivery of their Bayliner VR6, their initial exploits and the lessons learned. I (Paul) have always had an interest in, and passion Read More...
Ask the Expert – Better Out Than In
In this special PBR feature, HMS looks at the matter of ‘man overboard’ from a different perspective and gain the expert contribution of one of the RNLI’s senior trainers. Taking emergency action and undertaking a successful search for a person Read More...
Ask the Expert – Recipe for Success
When it comes to venturing offshore and the world of endurance boating, few have more experience than Mike and Dave Deacon aboard their famous Hot Lemon Scorpion RIBs. Who better, then, to give their top tips for successful offshore voyaging? Read More...
Get Started Boating: The People’s Charter
PBR correspondent Malcolm Thomas, a professional charter boat skipper himself, provides valuable guidance and insight for would-be skippers, owners and guests on the benefits and attractions associated with motorboat charter. Flavian DSouza, an elected master of the most Read More...
User Chooser – Finnmaster T8
Peter and Debbie Dennis talk to Alex Whittaker about boating life with their new Finnmaster … Peter Dennis has been boating since he was a child. His father was into boats, and Peter caught the bug. Peter owned a variety Read More...
User Chooser – Saxdor 200 Adventure Vessel
The Lamb family tell Alex Whittaker why they chose their boat and how they use ’Stress Pancake’ Alex, Clare and young Hudson Lamb are definitely a modern outdoor adventure family. They are always blasting about on powerboats and exploring remote Read More...
This Boating Life: Top 20 Winter Boating Tips
Should we keep our boat in the water through winter and spend time on her? Alex Whittaker thinks we should to enjoy even more time afloat Alex Whittaker says enjoy your boat and keep her in the water all winter Read More...
This boating life: Portable Power
Can a portable power bank provide leisure power for a whole weekend? Alex Whittaker trials the Anker 400 and discovers just how effective it is … iPad Pro, VHFs, cameras, drone, iPhone and power banks charged by the Anker. Read More...
A Maiden Voyage West
PBR reader Peter Hiscock describes what led him to undertake a summer COVID ‘bounce back’ voyage armed with a recently acquired Powerboat Level 2 and an eagerness to taste salt on his lips. Setting off with his trusty three-man crew Read More...
This Boating Life – Running a Small Sports Cruiser
Alex Whittaker offers some simple practical advice to those new to powerboating. Buying and insuring your new boat and getting her onto the water is all well and good. Operating her safely and efficiently introduces a whole new set of Read More...
This Boating Life – Day Cruising Essentials
Not a lot of time? Alex Whittaker explores the advantages of day cruising... Always bear in mind that two boats are better than one, and it is always better, safer and more fun to cruise in company. Like many others, we Read More...
Getting Afloat
Whatever way you choose to do it, just make sure you get afloat. Kids love it, parents relax away from the stresses of daily life and the world seems a simpler place. Paul Glatzel discusses various ways of getting started Read More...
Which boat should I buy?
Alex Whittaker examines some key decisions we must make when choosing a new boat to buy. Which-boat-should-I-buyDownload
Starter Boat Packages under £50k
We provide some helpful guidance for those considering buying their first boat along with a selection of 40 boat packages at under £50K - many with special PBR discounts and offers. Some prices and availability may have fluctuated since publication in Read More...
Misadventures of a First Time Boat Owner
Owning a boat for the first time can be both an exhilarating and challenging experience. Julian Boardman recounts some of the highs and lows he shared with his wife Chrissy as they dipped their toes in the waters of the Read More...
For Family Fun, Try a Motor Boat
The RYA’s one-day, stand-alone Start Motor Cruising Course is designed for potential crew who are complete novices.Cruising, even in coastal waters, requires a degree of self-sufficiency, and there will be a range of challenges to face that don’t happen ashore. Read More...
Drysuits – Buyers Guide
Alex Smith examines some of the best drysuits money can buy. A drysuit is basically a waterproof, body-shaped garment built from a combination of neoprene, latex and Gore-Tex and sealed by means of a heavyweight rubber-lined zip. The zip runs Read More...
RCD or OCD? 19 page special feature on the Recreational Craft Directive / CE Mark
DOWNLOAD VIA THE ABOVE READER RCD or OCD? That is the Question … We take a look at the Recreational Craft Directive in our 19 page special feature comprising the following three parts: Part 1 The essential overview of the Recreational Read More...
