Category: News
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How a personal locator beacon helped a lone sailor get help
A solo sailor who set off his personal locator beacon (PLB) when he realised that he was becoming ill on board his yacht was located and airlifted by Coastguard helicopter to hospital this afternoon. The… […]
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Antigua Classics the 30th edition
From ACYR: The end of the ACYR is bittersweet. Yachts are casting off for ports near and far. Four Carriacou sloops and the 65’ Windward Island schooner Jambalaya, that took line honours on the Cannon… […]
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Sailing charity launches crew search for Round Britain Challenge 2017
Release from Turn to Starboard: Turn to Starboard is launching a recruitment drive with a difference – to find adventure-seeking military veterans for another round-Britain sailing expedition on board a classic tall ship. Last summer… […]
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Sea of masts at Antigua Classics
The first of Panerai’s Classic Yachts Challenge for 2017 got underway Wednesday on island time as final members of the fleet pulled in 15 minutes after the close of registration but with plenty of time… […]
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The Columbia 29
Nardi’s Nod this month is the Columbia 29 – beautiful S&S six berth long keeler from the 1960s. “With her elegant lines, a good turn of speed and comfortable interiors the Columbia 29 was orginally… […]
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Do you have what it takes to become a Classics Hero?
From the organisers: We’re looking for classic boat enthusiasts to help protect the future of the Falmouth Classics! The Tilley Endurables Falmouth Classics event has grown from a one day event to a three day… […]
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Beale Park’s Richard Howard – 8 Bells
Announcement from Beale Park, which hosts the BOAT & OUTDOOR SHOW over the first weekend in June “With great sadness, we must announce that Richard Percival Howard, Beale Park Chairman of Trustees, passed away peacefully… […]
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Tortola Sloop Spring Challenge
WIndies regatta style: Press release from organisers: Easing the Pace: The VP Bank Tortola Sloop Spring Challenge Enjoying the old & the new at the 46th BVI Spring Regatta & Sailing Festival [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column… […]
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London Boat Show will be Five days
British Marine Boat Shows, organiser of the London Boat Show, says the 2018 Show, at ExCel in London’s docklands will be a five day event. Starting on Wednesday 10 January until Sunday 14 January, the… […]
