Author: Dan Houston
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Eight Bells Brian Hammett
The Nancy Blackett Trust reported the sad to death of Brian Hammett, a Vice-President and former Trustee of the Nancy Blackett Trust. Brian died on September 20th following a massive heart attack. He had been… […]
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Lively Lady back afloat
Visiting Lively Lady was a real treat at the Southampton Boat Show – the work done by Alan Priddy Steve Mason (main photo) is impressive. They plan to sail around Britain next year and maybe… […]
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Colne Smack & Barge Race 2018
15 September 2018: by William Loram. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Blessed by weather more appropriate… […]
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Nauticalia Clocks – corrosion-resistant
While brass is a traditional material for clocks and barometers on board boats it is sometimes eschewed for stainless steel or other materials as it needs regular polishing, and many laquers used develop cracks which… […]
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Boat insurer backs RNLI’s lifejacket clinics
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and boat insurance specialist GJW Direct have announced a new association, which will see GJW Direct become an official supporter of the RNLI’s Lifejacket Clinics. The RNLI has… […]
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50 years at Southampton
With the cancellation of the London Boat Show Southampton has become the major UK boat show and this September celebrates its 50th anniversary. Back in 1969 there were just six boats on the water with around… […]
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Dhow made of recycled plastic
A Kenyan dhow made entirely of recycled plastic is due to be launched on Saturday September 15 Environmentalist and master dhow builder Captain Ali Skanda has completed the dhow made entirely from plastic waste… […]
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My she was yar
On the eastern seaboard of the United States a boat is said to be yar (or yare pronounced yar) when she is well balanced on the helm, quick and handy. This clip is from the… […]
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Fastnet dates change
The 2019 edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race will start on Saturday 3rd August 2019, which is two weeks earlier than the original published date. Unusually, the race will now run the week before Lendy Cowes… […]
