Author: Dan Houston
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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… […]
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Sunseeker fined £358,000 for using illegal teak
UK LUXURY YACHT FIRM FIRST TO BE SENTENCED FOR IMPORTING MYANMAR BANNED TEAK In a landmark court case in the UK, Sunseeker International Ltd has been fined £358,759.64 for using teak imported from Myanmar (Burma),… […]
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Brest festival featured on video
A video of Brest. We were happy to meet our American friends from Off Center Harbor at Brest this summer. And they have just produced a video of their experience. CS readers can see it… […]
