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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 to partake in Mount Gay’s infamous Red Hat Party. With a backdrop of spectacular vessels flanking Nelson’s Dockyard – their […]
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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 intended for coastal cruising, but offshore passages were not uncommon…” Read more in the April-May issue of Classic Sailor (or […]
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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 regatta, now celebrating it’s 30th anniversary year. To secure the event for the future and to ensure ongoing growth and […]
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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 on 18th March 2017. He was an adored husband to Sally and incredible father to his daughter Suzie, and sons […]
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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 type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” […]
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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 show will open further away from the Christmas and New Year period. Previous shows have been ten days long, usually […]
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Invasive species are often imported by watercraft. 27 March – 2 April is Invasive Species Week. It’s your chance to get involved and protect your club waters from invasive aquatic species by taking advantage of free signs and materials! Invasive aquatic species block up waterways, make navigation and paddling difficult and can damage boat engines […]
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Free Racing Coaching from the RORC
From James Boyd: RORC Easter Challenge – Free expert coaching Friday 14th – Sunday 16th April 2017 Winsome Easter Challenge: The Royal Ocean Racing Club’s Easter Challenge offers free expert coaching on the water as well as detailed ‘post match’ analysis for all competitors. If you want to do better out on the race course, […]
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Hanuman overall winner of St Barth’s
Released from J-Class Association 20 iii 2017: Hanuman won the record six strong J Class at the Saint Barths Bucket, the first regatta of a milestone J Class 2017 season, but the outcome could not have been closer. Victory in the final race of the event, the 21 mile clockwise passage around St Barthelemy, means […]
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Velsheda Wins Day 3 at Saint Barths.
Released from J-Class Association, St Barth’s, WI: Six J-Class yachts were racing. Winning their third race in a row for the J Class at the 30th Saint Barth’s Bucket Velsheda’s crew extended their overall lead at the top of the class leaderboard to four points. The famous navy blue hulled J Class yacht may have […]
