Author: Dan Houston
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Queen Mary 2 to race modern trimarans across Atlantic
On Sunday 25th June, the 345 metre Cunard flagship ocean liner Queen Mary 2 will race some of the world’s fastest multihull yachts from France to America. To celebrate the centenary of the American landing… […]
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America’s Cup J Class Regatta First Race cancelled
America’s Cup J Class Regatta Race 1 Falls Victim to Light Airs Historic Seven J Class Exhibition Race is America’s Cup Prelude Next Best Place To Be. Kiwi Seven Time Cup Campaigner Tony Rae Reflects… […]
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Tally Ho has a new owner
The famous Albert Strange yacht Tally Ho, which won the Fastnet in 1927, but which has languished ashore for many years at last has a new owner. Leo Goolden – boatbuilder and yachtsman, bought the… […]
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Discovery acquire Southerly
From British Marine: Discovery Yachts Group, has announced the acquisition of the Southerly range of swing keel sailing yachts. The investment is seen as a logical move for the MBO team at the Discovery Group,… […]
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NZ to face USA in 35th America’s Cup
Emirates Team New Zealand defeated Sweden’s Artemis Racing 5-2 at Bermuda yesterday to win the right to challenge Team Oracle USA in the 35th America’s Cup. In some spectacular racing, including 31-year-old Artemis Racing skipper… […]
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Beluga boot camp
Three captive female beluga whales due to be transferred to the world’s first whale sanctuary are going to have to go to “Beluga Boot Camp” before they are ready, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society… […]
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Classic Sailor Magazine Issue 16 – June-July 2017
We have some great stories this month. Our coverline: Boats on a budget reflects the amazing bargains that can be snapped up at present – particularly some of the superb seaworthy glassfibre classics from the… […]
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Tres Hombres towed to safety by RNLI
The engineless trading Tall Ship Tres Hombres had to be towed into North Shields on the Tyne on Sunday June 4 after the engine on her launch broke down. There was no immediate danger to… […]
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Rowing and sculling come to Falmouth Classics
A new rowing and sculling event has been added to Falmouth’s classic boat regatta schedule The Tilley Endurables Falmouth Classics returns for its 30th anniversary in a few weeks, with a new event designed to… […]
