Author: Dan Houston
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Racundra’s First Cruise By Arthur Ransome
Good to see that Fernhurst has reissued its edition of Arthur Ransome’s classic 1923 tale of his first proper yacht, and sailing her in the Baltic. This it the one edited by Brian Hammett… […]
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April issue is out
Our April issue is out with a cover story on Cleone – the claim is that she is Britain’s oldest, or one Britain’s oldest yachts… so naturally we look into that. Beautiful boat nonetheless! Nigel… […]
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The last days of working sail
Check out this great film from the last days of working sail in Britain. http://player.bfi.org.uk/film/watch-farewell-topsails-1937 The picture shows the Mary Barrow being warped out of Charleston harbour in Cornwall. […]
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How Whooper wins the day
From our December 2015 issue: Opening photo shows: Whooper at the RYS Bicentenary regatta. Inside her is Cereste, third yacht is the S&S Clarionet – Photo James Robinson Taylor Solent based Whooper is a winning… […]
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Lymington – coastal marina of the year!
Solent sailors and visiting yachtsmen might like to know that Lymington Yacht Haven has been awarded The Yacht Harbour Association’s (THYA) UK Coastal Marina of the Year Award 2016. The prestigious award is voted for… […]
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Classic Sailor Magazine Issue 5 February 2016
THE ISSUE WE TOOK TO THE LONDON BOAT SHOW …with a look at long keels and why they make for such seaworthy craft, two great S&S GRP classics, how it feels to own and run… […]
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Classic Sailor Magazine Issue 4 January 2016
THE NEW YEAR… How does an 18th century Frigate design handle at sea? Surprisingly well we learn as the sailors of Hermione relay a new found respect for the builders and designers of historic vessels… […]
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The March issue is out!
Our March issue is once again packed with stories and information about seamanship in seaworthy boats! We have: Editorial: It’s floods. Once they get serious how do you navigate? Signals: The Cowes yard fire; fake… […]
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Hamble Classics – New event announced
From RSYC Hamble, Hampshire, UK: A new Regatta at the Royal Southern YC is announced for September 2016 The Royal Southern Yacht Club will host and run the inaugural ‘Hamble Classics at the Southern’ Regatta… […]
