Author: Dan Houston
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Corruption behind Global trade in Burma’s stolen teak
CRIME AND CORRUPTION OF MYANMAR’S ILLEGAL TEAK TRADE GOES TO THE HEART OF GOVERNMENT BANGKOK: For three decades, the multi-million dollar international trade in Burmese teak has been riddled with crime and high-level corruption,… […]
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Clubs share knowledge to attract young sailors
The RYA’s club conferences are looking at ways of attracting younger sailors. While sailors aged 55+ are maintaining an interest in the sport, the numbers of younger sailors are between 44% and 64% down in… […]
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Decathlon jackets
Independent review by Classic Sailor The new mid-layer for sailing clothing could be said to have become the down jacket in recent times. Much beloved by climbers for its lightweight, minimal space and maximum… […]
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Polly Agatha’s new master
It’s an exciting time to announce that the 45ft LOA Bristol Pilot Cutter, Polly Agatha, has passed into new hands with a new Master at the helm, writes Kim Hartley skipper and owner of the… […]
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Marine 16’s Zero Plastic Pollution Cleaning Range
British company, Marine 16, have produced a range of biodegradable cleaners made in the UK that achieve Zero harm to the marine environment and produce Zero plastic pollution with a simple Refill – Reuse – Recycle concept. The Zero range consists of 3… […]
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Fancy learning to paint boats and coasts
ART COURSES IN SUFFOLK If you fancy learning to sketch boats and coastal scenes, check out Claudia’s painting workshops: www.claudiamyatt.co.uk/tuition. Don’t worry if you don’t think you have any talent – Claudia will show you… […]
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Solent Galleys refurbished
Haines Boatyard at Itchenor is known for its wooden keelboat and GRP dinghy repair and boatyard services. Recently however the company has been undertaking some more unusual work in renovating and maintaining wooden and GRP… […]
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Packing bags… to go sailing
Ten cadets from Weir Quay Sailing Club spent their Saturday at Morrison’s supermarket, in Tavistock, packing bags to raise funds for their forthcoming trip on the historic 1892 Brixham Trawler Leader. The vessel belongs to… […]
