Author: Dan Houston
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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… […]
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Did You Buy The Wrong Flare Pack?!
£1,000 Reward – to return Dummy Flare Pack. Andark (Diving and Watersport, based in Swanwick) are looking for the person who purchased a Coastal Flare Pack at Andark’s stand at the Southampton Boat Show… […]
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Beds on Board becomes the world’s leading provider of boat accommodation.
From Press release: Beds on Board A strategic acquisition by UK-based Beds on Board has secured its position as the world’s leading provider of boat accommodation. The sharing economy platform, established in 2015 on the… […]
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Celebrating World Oceans Day – June 8
Development, security and the oceans A networking event to celebrate World Oceans Day has been organised by Cardiff University. The University’s Crime and Security Research Institute has teamed up with the Sustainable Places Research Institute… […]
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Pride of Baltimore II: 40 and going strong, despite the odd knockdown
St Georges, Bermuda: Not the America’s Cup… The Pride of Baltimore II – the Baltimore Clipper that represents the State of Baltimore, is celebrating her 40th year afloat in 2017. Somewhat spectacularly she suffered a… […]
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John Noakes, Blue Peter presenter, sailor, dare devil dies aged 83
Eight bells for John Noakes who has passed away aged 83 in hospital in Palma Mallorca following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Noakes gained a reputation as an action man presenting daring occupations and stunts… […]
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Alex Thomson to open Gosport Marine Festival
Gosport’s star sailor Alex Thomson will officially open the Gosport Marine Festival on Saturday, May 27th. Alex says: ‘I’m delighted! I learned competitive sailing here and Gosport is the incubator for many of our finest… […]
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Duke of Edinburgh loans Overall Trophy for the new Triple Crown Series at Cowes Week
Press release from the organisers: Cowes Week Ltd, organisers of the world’s best-known sailing regatta and highlight of the British Sporting Summer, is delighted to announce a new trophy for the new Sevenstar Triple Crown… […]
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Phoenix from the Ashes By Justin Ruthven-Tyers
When their house burned down, Justin Ruthven-Tyers turned to his wife and said: “Good would come of this.” Despite being a disaster the incident liberated the couple and turned out to give them increased confidence… […]
