Category: News
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Hurricane names will never be used again
At its meeting in Martinique earlier this month the World Meteorological Society retired the storm names Harvey, Irma, Maria, and Nate from being used for Atlantic Hurricane names in future. Storm names are normally reused… […]
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Antigua winds up – gig racing tomorrow…
From Race Reporter Jan Hein On the fourth and final race of the 2018 ACYR, boats in the lead set off hoping to hold it, while the rest of the fleet went out in full… […]
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Help English Rose get to China
A HEARTFELT JustGiving crowdfunding campaign has been launched to help raise the funds to allow an inspirational local teenager compete in the Topper World Championships, at Longcheer Yacht Club, in China, this August. Fourteen-year-old Rose… […]
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Antigua Classics begins with single-handed race in 20 knot breeze
ACYR Thursday 19 4 18: The energy in Falmouth Harbour spiked as each entry sailed in for the start of the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta. 70’ Vendia and 42’ Free in St. Barth from Grenada;… […]
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Sailor dies after 29ft yacht falls on top of him
A yachtsman was crushed to death yesterday after his 29ft Westerly GK29 fell on top of him in the yard, at Weymouth Sailing Club. Kevin Keeler, 56, a company director who ran locally based software… […]
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Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta 2018
Press release from organisers: The Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta (ACYR 18 – 24 April) proudly begins a fourth decade of showcasing maritime history and tradition during six days of high-spirited, world-class competition. Races are… […]
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Windermere Boat Show
The Lake District’s only boat show is returning to Windermere for the third year running from May 18-20. Building on the success of the past two years, the lake will be awash with boats and… […]
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Doug Innes retrial
Cheeki Rafiki’s owner Douglas Ian Innes is currrently facing a retrial on four counts of manslaughter at Winchester Crown Court. Andrew Bridge 22 (Skipper), James Male 22, Steve Warren 52, and Paul Goslin 56 all lost… […]
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New Marinestore at Wallasea Island
From today (April 9) Marinestore has a new outlet in Essex Marina. The new chandlery adds to the group’s existing stores in Burnham on Crouch, Maldon and West Mersea. Essex Marina is located on the… […]
