Author: Dan Houston
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A Long Wave Goodbye – from the Shipping Forecast
The last Shipping Forecast from BBC radio on Long Wave went out at 0048 on Saturday June 27 2026, bringing to an end a 101 year tradition that has been a lifeline to mariners since… […]
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Memories of the Cowes Dinard on Griff Rhys Jones’ Argyll
Ten years on we re-run a report of sailing with Griff Rhys Jones, as the spinnaker blows out aboard his S&S yawl Argyll, on the 115nM Cowes–Dinard, an offshore overnight race which he was using… […]
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A New Shell Channel Pilot
Imray is launching the latest edition of the Shell Channel Pilot next week with a new author, as journalist and Yachtmaster Examiner Rachael Sprot takes the helm. Imray says she has completely rewritten the Pilot… […]
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A Boat by the River
An inspirational boat building project in south Tasmania is nearing completion after nearly seven years. Matt Morris and his partner Lefke Van Gogh have built a 40ft Pilot Cutter-inspired design by Paul Gartside, using the… […]
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A successor to AIS
A new data exchange system for ships and other marine craft including yachts is coming VDES or the VHF Data Exchange System will come into use, with mandatory compliance for SOLAS-regulated vessels in January 2028.… […]
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Brixham celebrates its heritage
The annual Brixham Heritage Regatta will take place between 22nd and 24th May 2026. This Regatta is the true start of the Classic sailing season along the South West Coast, writes Penny Jolley – who… […]
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Words to inspire
A page for doodles and the odd line of inspiration… to be added-to, occasionally.Click on images to enlarge them. And do feel free to share any of these! […]
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Sea Cadets give a sense of wellbeing
3 in 4 young people say Sea Cadets boosts their wellbeing Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 highlights the power of belonging at Sea Cadets Children’s Mental Health Week (9–15 February 2026) was time to highlight how… […]
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Matchstick Model Master Shows his Craft
Over the weekend of February 14 – 15 2026, a selection of Royal Navy models, made of matchsticks and matchboxes, is to be displayed at the Fleet Air Arm museum, based at RNAS Yeovilton in… […]
