Author: Dan Houston
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No favours to Boaters from Brexit
An amendment to the Brexit bill, to give British yachtsmen, sailors and those employed in marine activities through Europe the same rights and benefits as they enjoy now, was withdrawn after a parliamentary debate in… […]
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Shakedown Cruise by Nigel Calder
Lessons and Adventures from a cruising veteran as he learns the ropes An insightful and engaging account of a young family’s unique voyage through the West Indies that turned a novice cruiser into America’s foremost… […]
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Seajet’s primer goes over anything
Press release from Seajet: Seajet have launched Seajet 015 Underwater Primer*, an acrylic resin based formulation that provides a combined barrier / sealer / primer coat for either bare, or pre-antifouled hulls. Perfect for when… […]
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Hello Drascampers! Drascamp 2018
Association News: The season is getting close and many of you have indicated your interest in the Drascamp event from Monday 13th – Sunday 19th this August. The link HERE will open the application form. Once… […]
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New racing division for injured veteran sailors
An expanding sailing charity for injured veterans has unveiled its plan to move into the world of competitive racing. In partnership with Help for Heroes and The Endeavour Fund, Turn to Starboard will launch a… […]
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Government will look at lobster pots problem
21st March, 2018: CA House, London The Cruising Association (CA) has welcomed the Government response to its petition ‘Lobster Pots and Small Craft Safety – time to change the rules!’ which recently closed with 10,770 signatures. “This… […]
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Plastics at sea expected to treble in 10 years
The UK government’s Future of the Sea Foresight report published today by the Office for Science predicts that plastic in the seas and oceans will treble within the next ten years. “Plastic does not decompose,… […]
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Oyster Yachts bailed out of administration
The gaming software entrepreneur Richard Hadida (above) has bailed Oyster Yachts out of administration in a rescue hoped to re-employ many of the company’s 420 staff. The Southampton-based luxury yachtbuilders ceased operations last month despite… […]
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Keeping warm with an oiled wool pullover from Arthur Beale
We’ve been keeping warm through the cold spell recently by wearing wool – with this Beerenberg pullover made for London Chandlers Arthur Beale – on top. The jersey is named after the world’s most northern… […]
