Author: Dan Houston
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Bookings open for the RYA Cruising Conference
The RYA has announced that bookings for this year’s RYA Cruising Conference, to be held on 21 March 2021, are now open! The online event has a packed schedule to interest regular and novice cruisers… […]
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ZHIK’s new INS200 range redefines inshore & coastal gear
** NEW for 2021 ** Zhik’s new INS200 range takes a new approach for inshore and coastal wet weather gear, with a streamlined design that easily transitions to the street. It’s packed with all the… […]
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Dramatic RNLI photos as nine are swept into sea
This incredible photo captured by Mark Price shows St Ives lifeboat crew in their all-weather Shannon class lifeboat Nora Stachura and RNLI Lifeguard Barney Stevens on a rescue watercraft tackling the mountainous waves and swell… […]
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Funding awarded to sailing projects tackling inequality
Some 17 Sailability and OnBoard venues throughout England will receive individual grants of up to £10,000 for projects that aim to tackle inequalities in sport and help reduce the negative impact of Covid-19. The £150,000… […]
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SALTY DOGS 2020 CHRISTMAS SHOW VIRTUAL VIEWING
Maldon – Essex Salty Dogs is all set up and we hope to be open for business from 10am on Thursday 3rd December 2020. In the meantime, please have a look at our Facebook page… […]
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Ingrid Abery’s sailing calendar 2021
The INGRID ABERY SAILING CALENDAR 2021 is now available! Recently awarded a Licentiate of the Royal Photographic Society, photographer Ingrid has hand-picked twenty five artistic, dramatic, classic and modern regatta images. Popular events featured include Classics at Les Voiles… […]
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The Loder – history of the star to steer by
Early medieval texts show how the steering star has been a friend to sailors through the ages. “…till atte last gan fall Such a myst among hem that no man myght se other, That wele… […]
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A star to steer her by
Chasing stars Night Sailing offshore is easier if you pick a star to follow rather than constantly squinting at the compass. But be aware that the star is always moving across the sky. Seeing as… […]
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RNLI launch videos
‘Anything can happen in the next half-hour’, is how the RNLI puts it. And, with around 26 people being rescued by the institute’s volunteers every day, the charity’s work is never far away. This video… […]
