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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 have a habit of turning into reality and the first steps to achieving this goal have already started. Elwy Working […]
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Vigilant – Uffa’s game changing keelboat design
Important boat for sale after owner dies Uffa 50 celebrations in Cowes Coweslip returns to the Isle of Wight by Lynne East As the 37th America’s Cup campaign gains momentum, we are reminded of the legacy of the classic boat designers by August’s celebration of Uffa Fox, a man ranked among the greatest of naval […]
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More than 60 boats expected at Uffa Fox 50 Regatta
More than 60 boats have now entered the Uffa Fox 50 Celebration Regatta which is taking place between the 18th – 21st August. With boats ranging from his famous series of Atalanta cruising designs down to the humble Firefly dinghy, this promises to be a feast of nostalgia and some great sailing. While the most […]
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The Essex Connection – with Captain Jim Thom
There’s to be a talk by Jim Thom for Sea-Change at Maldon Town Hall on Saturday 29th January 2022 at 1930. There will be a bar which will open a bit earlier and Den Phillips will exhibit pictures in the foyer. All are welcome to join; tickets are £10 and organisers would be grateful if […]
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WoodenBoat magazine bought by publisher and editor
Matt Murphy, Editor of WoodenBoat magazine and publisher Andrew Breece have taken over WoodenBoat Publications, buying it from Jon Wilson who founded the business in 1974. At the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, Matt Murphy, longtime editor of WoodenBoat magazine, and Andrew Breece, publisher of the company’s magazine division, became the company’s new […]
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1963 Albatross added to Windermere Collection
A rare speedboat is on temporary loan to Windermere Jetty Museum. Visitors to the Museum can see the Albatross on display inside the boathouse during the winter season. Built in 1963 by Albatross Marine Ltd, Albi is a type of boat that was used for water skiing and racing. Inside Albi is particularly powerful Coventry Climax engine. Only a […]
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James Wharram – Eight Bells
James Wharram designer and sailor of catamarans has died […]
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Italy imports illegal teak
ITALIAN TRADERS DEFY THE LAW AND SANCTIONS TO KEEP IMPORTING TEAK FROM MYANMAR LONDON: Italy has been exposed at the heart of an ongoing trade in illicit timber from Myanmar, in defiance of both EU trade regulations and sanctions imposed in response to the violent military coup earlier this year. In the new report The […]
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Voluntary No Anchoring Zone proposed for Studland Bay
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) responds to plans from the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) on Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) Habitat Protection Strategy. The RYA has responded to habitat protection plans from the MMO on Studland BayMCZ. The MMO has stated that the strategy ‘aims to protect the designated features of the MCZ and […]
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RYA Dinghy Show 2022
The RYA Dinghy Show is becoming the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show presented by Suzuki, for 2022 as it heads to Farnborough International for the first time on the weekend of 26-27 February. Along with the traditional and much-loved dinghy sailing exhibitors, talks and features, the show will also showcase a range of watersports. “For […]
