Author: Dan Houston
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Tall Ships join the Small Ships
by Max Mudie. The date of this year’s Small Ships Race – for smaller British Sail Training vessels – is Saturday 6th October. This annual Cowes based event, organised by Gosport charity the Association of… […]
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Yarmo fisherman’s smock
Long term test The traditional fisherman’s smock is a staple of the sailing world, though it has to be said – you don’t see them all the time. But like all the best clothes, they… […]
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Heavy Weather Sailing by Peter Bruce
Now in its 7th edition this is the bible for the offshore sailor and a good, nay essential book to digest before planning a cruise anywhere out of coastal waters. It has up to date… […]
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Tall Ship Kaskelot sold to France
The Tall Ship Kaskelot has been sold to France and sailed to St Malo last Friday to begin life as a charter vessel in French hands, she has been renamed Le Francais. A group of… […]
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Antifouling Paints and the Biocidal Products Regulation
The British Coatings Federation’s Marine Coatings Group (MCG) remains concerned that there is some confusion within the UK leisure boat industry regarding the current and future availability of antifouling paints for protecting yachts and boats.… […]
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Greg Powlesland on Patna, Marigold and restoration
The incomparable Patna After restoring the 59ft Chas Nicholson Victorian yacht Marigold (and a few other projects) in the 1990s, Greg Powlesland acquired and restored Patna – an exquisite C&N yacht from 1920. Greg’s status… […]
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Forgotten Songs and Stories of the Sea by Caroline Rochford
This is as much a compendium of fascinating stories as a collection of songs (the songs sadly have no tunes for those can read music). But still you’ll find yourself reading and reading it. It’s… […]
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Marine industry women meet
Nearly 70 women attended the Women in Marine Industry Networking event at TheYachtMarket.com Southampton Boat Show 2018. Sponsored by Barton Marine and Boating Business, the keynote speakers included Nikki Goldsbrough and Lucy Gross. Suzanne Blaustone… […]
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IS SHE A LITTLE STRANGE?
Demeter at Auction. “She sails beautifully, fast, responsive, with a delightfully light touch and fine manners,” says Beccs Polden, as she shares reminiscences of this sweet 21ft canoe-sterned sloop that she last sailed in the… […]
