Category: News
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Fife yachts sale low
Two Fife classic boats were sold at auction in Paris today together raising little more than the lower price expected for the smaller vessel. The beautifully restored 1908 15-M Mariska sold for €320,000 (£272,000) while… […]
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National Historic Ships teams up with Pellew people
National Historic Ships UK (NHS-UK) has announced that the Falmouth Pilot Cutter CIC has joined as a new partner for the final season of the Shipshape Heritage Training Partnership 2 (SHTP 2) project – a… […]
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Maldon’s barges face mooring fees hike
From the Society for Sailing Barge Research Blog Maldon District Council – E Petition – Increase in charges for mooring barges and parking cars on Hythe Quay The Thames Sailing Barge Trust and other barge… […]
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Eight bells – John “Woody” Wooderson
It is sad to report the death, on Saturday January 4, of Johnson Wooderson, better known as Woody to classic sailors and others in the wider sailing world. By Dan Houston For the last 15… […]
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Staying warm with wool
Stamping around a British boatyard in winter can give you cold feet just to think about it… But help is at hand from London chandlers Arthur Beale who have just added seaboot hose to their… […]
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Cowes Week 2020 Supports Young Sailors’ Trust
The Official Charity for the 2020 edition of Cowes Week will be Greig City Academy’s, Scaramouche Sailing Trust. This six year old school sailing club, which became a charity last year, is an amazing initiative… […]
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Share your views on Scottish canals
Scottish Canals has launched a public consultation to gather views on the best way to run operations on the Forth & Clyde and Union Canals. Scottish Canals is the custodian of Scotland’s 250-year-old public canal… […]
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Greta sails into Lisbon
Greta Thunberg – the 16 year old climate activist, has arrived in Lisbon by sailing catamaran, after spending three weeks at sea since leaving Virginia in the United States on November 13. She crossed the… […]
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RYA recognises 47 volunteers
Some 47 volunteers have been recognised for their dedication and achievements in boating at the Royal Yachting Association’s annual Volunteer Awards on Friday, 22 November. The awards were presented by Her Royal Highness Princess Anne… […]
