Category: News
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Shrimper Caught by Poole Chain Ferry
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Bored schoolboy finds 4,000 year old boat
Schoolboy Cathal gets a hands-on history lesson A bored schoolboy who abandoned his homework to go paddling in a lake uncovered an ancient boat that could be more than 4,000 years old. The 17ft longboat… […]
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Highland Cowes
Euan Ross has a new book out – Highland Cowes is a history of boating and yachting in Scotland from pre-Roman times. CS hasn’t had a chance to review it yet but it looks interesting… […]
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HMS Beagle’s wreck is protected
The rare 19th century ship dock where Darwin’s Beagle spent her final days now has heritage protection The remains of the berth in Paglesham, Rochford, Essex where HMS Beagle was dismantled is now protected… […]
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Excelsior launches crowdfunding campaign
The Excelsior Trust, which looks after the 99 year old iconic Lowestoft sailing smack, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to keep her sailing. The crew are currently in lockdown on board and have been using… […]
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Zoom talks from Arthur Beale
Building and Sailing a Traditional Wooden Boat in The Arctic: An expedition to Jan Mayen and East Greenland. London Chandlers Arthur Beale has announced that boatbuilder and arctic sailor Will Stirling will be giving a… […]
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Return to the water
Boaters urged to take a considerate and cautious approach as we return to the water. The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) warmly welcomes a return to the water following the Prime Minister’s announcement, on May 10… […]
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The future of UK Red Diesel
An update from the Cruising Association The Cruising Association’s Regulations and Technical Services group (RATS) has been in communication with HMRC and confirmed, as a result of the March Budget Statement, that it is… […]
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Sue Farrer – Eight Bells
We were very sad to hear of the death of Sue Farrer who, with her husband Peter, was a stalwart of the Old Gaffers Association and a huge force for good (and fun) in the… […]
