"The decision was made that I'd attempt to refloat her independently, using two anchors, one off the bow and one off the stern to pull her into deeper water as the tide came in. Sounds simple...?" Painting credit: Claudia MyattIn her own words, adventurer and disabled sailor Jazz Turner reflects on her recent record-setting UK and Ireland circumnavigation and her decision to turn down a hospice bed and ‘get out into the English Channel and turn right’ Adventurer and disabled sailor Jazz T...| Practical Boat Owner
The Vega pod’s two female members, C001 and C002, spotted in UK waters for the first time, are more than 30 years old. Photo credit: Joe Pender/www.scillypelagics.comTwo orcas spotted off the UK’s south-west coast are not part of the pod which is responsible for rudder interactions and yacht damage off the Portuguese and Spanish coasts and the Strait of Gibraltar, it has been confirmed Two orcas spotted off the UK’s south-west coast are not part of the pod which is responsible for rudde...| Practical Boat Owner
Ian Wyllie has completed a solo circumnavigation of the UK and Ireland in the Vancouver 27, Trilleen, he restored in parallel to his own rehabilitation.| Practical Boat Owner
Jazz Turner's highs and lows of a record-breaking voyage – including Ben Ainslie and dolphin support while battling chronic pain and challenging weather| Practical Boat Owner
Abandoned boats and end-of-life vessels are a growing problem and environmental concern, agree UK harbour authorities, sailors and community groups.| Practical Boat Owner