Category: Our Stories
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Sunbeams at 95 years
by Sarah Johnson In 1923 when she was launched, the yachting media noted, ‘The new Solent Sunbeam One Design Class, from the board of Messrs Woodnutt of St Helens Isle of Wight, promises to… […]
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Yarmo fisherman’s smock
Long term test The traditional fisherman’s smock is a staple of the sailing world, though it has to be said – you don’t see them all the time. But like all the best clothes, they… […]
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Heavy Weather Sailing by Peter Bruce
Now in its 7th edition this is the bible for the offshore sailor and a good, nay essential book to digest before planning a cruise anywhere out of coastal waters. It has up to date… […]
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Antifouling Paints and the Biocidal Products Regulation
The British Coatings Federation’s Marine Coatings Group (MCG) remains concerned that there is some confusion within the UK leisure boat industry regarding the current and future availability of antifouling paints for protecting yachts and boats.… […]
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Greg Powlesland on Patna, Marigold and restoration
The incomparable Patna After restoring the 59ft Chas Nicholson Victorian yacht Marigold (and a few other projects) in the 1990s, Greg Powlesland acquired and restored Patna – an exquisite C&N yacht from 1920. This video… […]
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Forgotten Songs and Stories of the Sea by Caroline Rochford
This is as much a compendium of fascinating stories as a collection of songs (the songs sadly have no tunes for those can read music). But still you’ll find yourself reading and reading it. It’s… […]
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IS SHE A LITTLE STRANGE?
Demeter at Auction. “She sails beautifully, fast, responsive, with a delightfully light touch and fine manners,” says Beccs Polden, as she shares reminiscences of this sweet 21ft canoe-sterned sloop that she last sailed in the… […]
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Historic St Michael’s Mount Post boat resurrected by students
Boatbuilding students from Falmouth Marine School have saved a little bit of Cornish History, with the restoration of a vintage Cornish post boat. The St Michaels Mount Post Boat, managed by the National Trust and… […]
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Thermal cooker saves time and energy
We’re big fans of these devices. They work like a thermos flask with a double skin of stainless steel that creates a thermal barrier around the inner pot. The idea is that you begin cooking… […]
