Author: Dan Houston
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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 shows… […]
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New rope from old bottles
Blue Ocean® Doublebraid is Marlow Ropes’ latest addition to the eco-conscious Blue Ocean® product range which is manufactured from sustainable materials. The heat-set braid-on-braid Doublebraid is made from 100% recycled waste plastic bottles and offers… […]
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CAPE HORNERS LAUNCH REGISTER OF SOLO CIRCUMNAVIGATORS
28 October 2020 – Portsmouth UK. As 33 potential Cape Horners prepare for the start of the 9th Vendée Globe solo non-stop round the world race from Les Sables d’Olonne on November 8, The International… […]
