This year, what with Brexit headaches and those workhorses of holiday charter flights, the Boeing 737 jets being grounded until July, it could make sense to seek a sailing holiday that is closer to home. If the season in British waters is half as good as last year, then it will be a superb summer [...]
The MyState Bank Australian Wooden Boat Festival takes place in biannually in Hobart in early February. Chris Kelly (R) flew to Hobart from Sydney for the 2019 festival and sent us this report. The 2019 MyState Bank Australian Wooden Boat Festival, which took place in Hobart over the weekend of 8‑11 February, has concluded. [...]
– but the way you say it. More on the need for nautical language, with some new terms By Andrew Bray Illustration: Guy venables I touched on the subject of marine terminology in an earlier column and how many newcomers to sailing find it confusing and question its necessity. Why have port and [...]
Of all the design offices to rise to prominence in the 20th century, Sparkman & Stephens must rank near the top. From cruising yachts to America’s Cup 12 metres (with an unsurpassed record of six winners), the iconic S & S name ruled supreme. Brothers Olin and Rod made their mark in 1931 when their [...]
Brian Saunders has reached his 50th anniversary at Jeckells the Sailmakers. And, after rising up through the ranks to take on the role of factory foreman at the Wroxham-based family firm, he has celebrated a half-century with the company. He began his career as a fresh-faced 15-year-old on April 8 1968 when Cecil Jeckells, the [...]
Historic sailing vessel Irene has made a significant change in its programme for 2018 with the introduction of new Sail Paddle Walk holidays starting this June in Western Scotland. The new voyages enable guests to make the most of the stunning landscape combining sailing with guided walks and Sea Kayaking in partnership with Arasaig Sea [...]
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 [...]
From our December issue: Opening photo shows: Whooper at the RYS Bicentenary regatta. Inside her is Cereste, third yacht is the S&S Clarionet - Photo James Robinson Taylor Solent based Whooper is a winning yacht – last year she won the Gold Roman Bowl in the Round the Island race... not bad for a 1939 [...]
