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April issue is out
Our April issue is out with a cover story on Cleone – the claim is that she is Britain’s oldest, or one Britain’s oldest yachts… so naturally we look into that. Beautiful boat nonetheless! Nigel Irens is a naval architect who has designed the fastest power and sailing craft in the world. He is also […]
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The last days of working sail
Check out this great film from the last days of working sail in Britain. http://player.bfi.org.uk/film/watch-farewell-topsails-1937 The picture shows the Mary Barrow being warped out of Charleston harbour in Cornwall. […]
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Lymington – coastal marina of the year!
Solent sailors and visiting yachtsmen might like to know that Lymington Yacht Haven has been awarded The Yacht Harbour Association’s (THYA) UK Coastal Marina of the Year Award 2016. The prestigious award is voted for by boat owners and berth holdersm, who were invited to vote for their favourite marina in various categories: UK Coastal […]
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The March issue is out!
Our March issue is once again packed with stories and information about seamanship in seaworthy boats! We have: Editorial: It’s floods. Once they get serious how do you navigate? Signals: The Cowes yard fire; fake lifejackets; racing down under; Gaffers shall go to the Brest ball; London Boat Show and what was missing Around the […]
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Hamble Classics – New event announced
From RSYC Hamble, Hampshire, UK: A new Regatta at the Royal Southern YC is announced for September 2016 The Royal Southern Yacht Club will host and run the inaugural ‘Hamble Classics at the Southern’ Regatta on Saturday and Sunday 24-25th September 2016. Designed as a late season extravaganza of classic yachting, the Hamble Classics Regatta […]
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Arctic Forum – 3 February
Arthur Beale reminds us of its event tonight in London — Wednesday 3rd February — their first Arctic Forum. There are still spaces available so if you wish to attend please drop them an email at talks@arthurbeale.co.uk so they can save you a seat. The forum is scheduled for 18:45 and due to high demand […]
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February issue out
If you missed your copy of CS at the London Boat Show then it is in the shops now! And just look how much goes into this magazine! No wonder it’s becoming a firm favourite with sailors, boaters and fans of boating generally. Our major features are below in bold type. Here are the contents […]
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Good news from British Marine
UK marine industry grows for fourth consecutive year – new figures released at the London Boat Show 2016 The UK leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry continues to grow, according to new statistics published this morning by British Marine at the London Boat Show 2016. The statistics, which are released alongside British Marine’s bi-annual […]
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Come and see us in London
Come and see us at the London Boat Show this week! We are really enjoying meeting our new and growing readership! We have the new February issue on the stand (F017 in the south hall of ExCel), plus some back issues and a good offer on subscriptions. We’re sharing the space with Nick Beck of […]
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Jack London and the Voyage of the Snark
Jack London was already an inspirational writer when he had a boat built with plans to circumnavigate with his wife and friends as crew. He took off across the Pacific into unknown waters until a disease that made his hands swell and peel forced him home. Luckily for us the experiences informed his writing. Read […]