18 juli 2011
If sailing is the life for you then make sure you kept informed of all the latest shows and exhibitions. Boat shows are an essential part of every sa...
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08 juli 2011
“And here is the shipping forecast issued by the Met. Office...”
Words that many of us have heard as we toss on the high seas,...
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27 maart 2011
Modern transportation means that boat owners are no longer restricted by what country they live in, and where their dream boat is located.
Howeve...
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22 maart 2011
Ship in rough sea filmed in high definition.
Absolutely amazing!
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14 maart 2011
There are few things in life that are guaranteed, but if you sail … then you’re going to wet! And although sunshine isn’t always gu...
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12 december 2010
Sailing is a sport with few risks, but sailors should be prepared for accidents. That’s why a first aid kit is essential for your boat.
Wha...
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11 oktober 2010
Personal Water Crafts, PWC , or jet skis, have become increasingly popular over the last decade. In fact, the jet ski now accounts for a third o...
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12 juli 2010
Sailing terms
Do you know your pitchpoling from your rhumb line? We thought you might find it useful to have a glossary of sailing terms. So...
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28 juni 2010
A very British history
Norman Fletcher built his first boat in 1950 in the West Midlands and from that time, Fletcher Boats became the lar...
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01 november 2009
Arvor … then
Launched in 1978 by Frank Collins, Collins Marine were responsible for creating Arvor boats.
Frank Collins was a ke...
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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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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...
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