Author: Dan Houston
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Sail to Wellbeing
Sail Training organisations around the UK are highlighting how taking part in a Sail Training voyage can boost young people’s mental health. The #SailToWellbeing social media campaign taking place this month uses the 5 steps… […]
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The positive effects of being a sea cadet
SEA CADETS HIGHLIGHT THEIR LEGaSEA Naval Charity publishes My LegaSea report – surveying former cadets on the impact of structured youth activity My LegaSea – launching into life is a ground-breaking multi-generational research study commissioned… […]
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Pumping our way across the Atlantic
The boat was a beauty, but she let in a lot of water… Having crewed on a Contessa 32 when she was harmlessly ‘pooped’ many times during the 1979 Fastnet storm, I couldn’t understand why… […]
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Boatyard Jobs in Plymouth and Saltash
Plymouth-based Shipwrights Stirling and Son and Treluggan Boatyard up the river Lynher in Saltash are looking to hire new staff. Sara Stirling tells CS: “Due to a number of projects that we have on the… […]
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Aidan & his Seagull
Aidan and his Heard 28 Isabel’s legendary British Seagull outboard – a hybrid of several models he has used over the years. Aidan’s in depth article on Seagulls can be found: HERE […]
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How to set your sails – the controls and their effects
Excerpts from an interview with highly accomplished Dinghy through to Maxi Yacht sailor and North Sails sailmaker Michael Coxon. Racing tips By Brett Bowden What’s the most important sail control and how does that vary… […]
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Round the Island Race 2021 slow uptake
BRITAIN’S FAVOURITE YACHT RACE scheduled for 3rd July 2021 is only half full despite celebrating its 90th anniversary Although this year is the 90th anniversary of this famous yacht race so far entries have been… […]
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Haven Knox-Johnston Fire the Starting Gun on Prep for the 90th RTI race
The Haven Knox-Johnston crew are limbering up once again as the official insurance partner for the 2021 Round the Island Race. The 90th anniversary race will be held on Saturday 3rd July and will also see the 20th year of… […]
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Cruising prizes
The Cruising Association’s (CA) annual Log Competition is one of the most important events in its calendar, dating back to the 1920s. There are nine prestigious trophies awarded to members for the best log of… […]
