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Buckler’s Hard reopens for 50th anniversary
Lord Montagu has reopened Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour following the completion of its major £2m redevelopment, 50 years after the marina was first built as a haven for boats on the Beaulieu River. Faces from… […]
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Arthur Beale closes its doors at 194 Shaftesbury Avenue
Just as lockdown measures begin to ease, London’s most famous chandler is forced to quit it premises. After 150 years at 194 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, the doyen of yacht chandlers Arhur Beale is shutting the… […]
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Historic colours of the RNLI
Why are lifeboats the colour they are today… and how did they become like that? Cracking footage in this short video explains some of the history [fusion_youtube id=”3UOOmUjYGlE” alignment=”center” width=”960″ height=”540″ autoplay=”false” api_params=”&rel=0″… […]
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Sir Robin Knox-Johnston slams VAT for boats coming home
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston CBE takes up the cudgel on behalf of cruising sailors In a letter published in The Times newspaper today, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Patron of the Cruising Association (CA), highlights the devastating effect… […]
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New sponsor for YJA Yachtsman and Young Sailor of the Year Awards
Stoneways Marine steps up for return of YJA Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year Awards! After that hiatus which 2020 was in so many ways, the YJA Yachtsman of the Year… […]
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£80K grant for Lowestoft’s sailing trawler Excelsior
Excelsior Trust, based in Lowestoft has received a grant of £80,000 from the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help the organisation recover and reopen. The vessel Excelsior, has reached its centenary this year… […]
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Death of Rees Martin
It is very sad to report the death of Rees Martin, who died suddenly form a massive stroke on Saturday 20th February 2021, writes Dan Houston. Rees was well known to classic sailors as one… […]
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THE BOOM VANG & ITS IMPORTANCE
Depending on the boat you sail, the boom vang will be one of the most important controls to determine the twist of your mainsail. As we go from sailing upwind to across the wind and… […]
