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21 December 2009

If you’re not planning on sailing over the winter months, take some time to put your boat to bed until the warmer weather returns. You can&...

18 December 2009

Let’s start with the basics Painting on top of badly prepared surfaces is a waste of time and money Always use the right mater...

01 November 2009

Arvor … then Launched in 1978 by Frank Collins, Collins Marine were responsible for creating Arvor boats. Frank Collins was a ke...

01 November 2009

Trader was launched in 1979 and is a world leader in motoryachts, with 500 Trader yachts cruising the waters of the world. The range includes Spr...

28 September 2009

Boats are built for movement and will always resist being tethered to one spot. Keeping them in one place is a real skill. The right anchor must ...

24 September 2009

To be able to sail, you must understand the wind. Sounds simple? But by knowing from where, and how strong the wind is blowing, you can react to ...

24 September 2009

Whatever the advances in modern technology, the art of sailing depends on some of the most ancient mechanical devices: levers, block and tackle. ...

24 September 2009

Launching your boat without damaging its hull is more difficult that you might think. More damage is caused to the hull during its launch than wh...

04 September 2009

Fletcher Boats Norman Fletcher’s first love was racing cars! After building his first car in the back of his model shop in West Bromwi...

04 September 2009

Moody Yachts The past As a child, John Moody fell was obsessed with boats. His first attempt at boatbuilding began in the courtyard of ...

03 September 2009

Sealine Boats Sealine are celebrating their 30th year of designing and building boats. Founded in 1972 by boating enthusiast, Tom Murrant, S...

30 August 2009

Cranchi Boat Builders How it all began In 1866, Giovanni Cranchi opened his first workshop on the shores of Lake Como, Italy. In 1932, ...

30 August 2009

Bavaria Yachts “German engineered, sailor inspired” Hidden away in Northern Bavaria, miles away from any major body of wate...

31 July 2009

Here’s a quick and handy guide to help you brush up your sailing skills. Sea sickness If you’re feeling a little under the ...

31 July 2009

There’s no better feeling than catching your supper with a hook and line. Here’s a quick guide to help you improve your rod skills. ...

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