XO EXPLR 44
One of the most serious adventure craft money can buy.
On Yer e-Bike!
HMS explains the relevance and synergy e-bikes have with boats, then sets about testing two models selected from Yamaha’s all-new e-bike offering.
Fjord 39 XL/XP
Oozing Mediterranean style, this is still a tough Nordic/Germanic powerboat.
Atlantic RIBs 7.6m
Made in China and assembled in the UK, a brand-new make of RIB is about to hit our shores at a price hard to ignore. Who is behind this new entity?
Wally Power 50
HMS will be ‘extending his weekends’ after testing the latest 13m twin 400hp offering from Swedish builder Nimbus Boats.
Boot 2024 RoundUp
After nine days of boot Düsseldorf 2024, the boating and water sports industry delivered a positive verdict on the trade fair. A great show enjoyed by all, roll on 2025…
Ports of Call: Les Sables – Coast of Light
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.
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 passengers’ escape, the aftermath and the critical lessons learned …
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 what destinations could await?
Crossing the Threshold
The recent ICOMIA report questioning the eco-sustainability of e-power over fossil fuels has delivered several significant outcomes.
The Ever-Changing Coast
HMS climbs aboard a 3.5m RIB and sets off to explore the unique sights and wonders of Dorset’s ancient coastline.
Hard-Hitting Evidence
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.
Back to Basics Part 5: Boat Handling
In the fifth part of this Back to Basics series, Paul Glatzel looks at the vital issue of handling your craft.