Shrimper Caught by Poole Chain Ferry
[/fusion_youtube] Two Poole lifeboats were launched on Sunday Afternoon, 21 June after a 24ft Cornish Shrimper gaff rigged yacht was pinned against the chain ferry at the entrance of Poole Harbour in Dorset. [...]
Bored schoolboy finds 4,000 year old boat
Schoolboy Cathal gets a hands-on history lesson A bored schoolboy who abandoned his homework to go paddling in a lake uncovered an ancient boat that could be more than 4,000 years old. The 17ft longboat [...]
Highland Cowes
Euan Ross has a new book out - Highland Cowes is a history of boating and yachting in Scotland from pre-Roman times. CS hasn't had a chance to review it yet but it looks interesting [...]
HMS Beagle’s wreck is protected
The rare 19th century ship dock where Darwin’s Beagle spent her final days now has heritage protection The remains of the berth in Paglesham, Rochford, Essex where HMS Beagle was dismantled is now protected [...]
Excelsior launches crowdfunding campaign
The Excelsior Trust, which looks after the 99 year old iconic Lowestoft sailing smack, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to keep her sailing. The crew are currently in lockdown on board and have been using [...]
Zoom talks from Arthur Beale
Building and Sailing a Traditional Wooden Boat in The Arctic: An expedition to Jan Mayen and East Greenland. London Chandlers Arthur Beale has announced that boatbuilder and arctic sailor Will Stirling will be giving a [...]
A good start without instruments
By Brett Bowden from Sailing to Win HOW TO WORK OUT THE FAVOURED END WITHOUT INSTRUMENTS Getting a great start in clear air can be the most important part of your race and knowing the [...]
Marking 406Day
Ocean Signal and distributor Ocean Safety join forces to help new boaters and hikers understand the benefits of life-saving 406 MHz EPIRBs and PLBs Today, on April 6th, UK marine safety specialists Ocean Signal and [...]
Death of Rees Martin
It is very sad to report the death of Rees Martin, who died suddenly form a massive stroke on Saturday 20th February 2021, writes Dan Houston. Rees was well known to classic sailors as one [...]
Americans’ plan to scrap paper charts
NOAA's five year plan to cease publishing paper charts and electronic PDF images – Raster charts Digital updates are easier, quicker, and increase mariner safety – it says The USA's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [...]
A letter from Henley
Henley Traditional Boat Festival was Covid-cancelled last year but hopes to return over the weekend of 27th to 30th August. 2021. Here is a letter from Henley leading light and organiser Judy, Lady McAlpine: Dear [...]
Italian and European regatta circuit 2021
The Italian vintage sailing association, AIVE – ASSOCIAZIONE ITALIANA VELE D'EPOCA, is proud to present the official 2021 regatta calendar. Chaired by Pier Maria Giusteschi Conti, the Italian Classic Yacht Association is a member of [...]