Category: Our Stories
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A letter of protest…
“What happened to “Enterprise” in Imperia” Coming ashore after Sunday´s cancelled race we were informed that we had been DSQ for the whole regatta due to the fact that our skipper by mistake handed in… […]
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Keep Sailing This Winter.
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People at Brest seem to have come from another century
Firstly can I apologise? This is a combined issue, with August pushing into September. We didn’t start the year with that plan but as June developed our commitments to the Brest Festival became more clear… […]
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Contessa 26, at 50
Rafted up © Barry Pickthall / PPL Web: www.pplmedia.com August 2016: The Contessa 26 is 50 years old this summer and owners had a party in Lymington to celebrate Jeremy Rogers building (and restoring) so… […]
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Why should we sail, or build replica, boats of our working fleet?
It’s always impressive to see old boats being sailed in a race. I’ve just got back, a few hours ago, from witnessing the Brixham Trawlers Pilgrim, Vigilance and Provident vying for the annual King George… […]
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Mistakes to avoid at Cowes Week
Every year there are scores of competitors who throw away the potential for good race results through mistakes that are easy to avoid. Rupert Holmes looks at eight of the most common 1. Too enthusiastic… […]
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Down to the Sea in Ships by Horatio Clare
Living between the Deben and Orwell rivers it’s impossible not to be aware of Felixstowe’s container terminal or not to be fascinated by it and the great ships that dock there. Horatio Clare’s book, now… […]
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Cambrian Wall Miner’s Lamp
These miner’s safety lamps have been made in Wales by the famed E Thomas and Williams from heavy, solid brass for 135 years. Each comes with a unique number and certificate of origin. They hold… […]
