Author: Dan Houston
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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… […]
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Mike Smylie’s new book
Travel with Mike Smylie around Britain’s coast as he describes the fishing communities and their boats who brought the fish to market in the days before modernisation. Traditional British fishing boats’ design evolved to suit… […]
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Charlotte – A Wooden Boat Story
2011, Dir Jeffrey Kusuma-Hinte, 96 mins This film charts the life of the Gannon & Benjamin boatyard on Martha’s Vineyard – the island off Massachusetts, where they restore wooden boats and have built a series… […]
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Where is your favourite “Classic Coast”?
To celebrate 60 years of the National Trust’s Neptune Coastal Conservation Campaign we invite readers to send us their favourite coastal spots. These could be areas of natural beauty but also your favourite beach, harbour… […]
