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Small boats trading by sail

By Mike Smylie IMAGINE A FLEET OF SMALL EX-FISHING BOATS TRADING BY SAIL AROUND THE PORTS OF WALES, BRINGING IN GOODS FROM NORTHERN FRANCE & THE IBERIAN PENINSULA... That sounds like a dream but dreams [...]

Imray to cease chart production

November 20th, 2024|0 Comments

We have had this press release from Imray: For more than two centuries, Imray has been a trusted name among mariners and sailing enthusiasts. Today, we announce the gradual conclusion of our chart publishing operations, [...]

Don Street Remembered

November 20th, 2024|0 Comments

The American sailing author, pilot of the Caribbean Don Street died aged 93 in May 2024 at his home in Glandore, Ireland. Dan Houston looks back on his life and describes how it was sailing [...]

Short quotes

October 11th, 2024|0 Comments

A page for doodles and the odd line of inspiration... to be added-to, occasionally. Click on images to enlarge them. And do feel free to share any of these!             [...]

Nights at Brest

July 7th, 2024|0 Comments

Late at night at the Brest festival... a short photo essay by Nigel Pert to the music of Alan Špiljak (Stars above – from the Silverlight album)         The photos [...]

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