New charitable trust at Buckler’s Hard Shipyard - Yachting Monthly
The new trust will celebrate Buckler's Hard shipbuilding heritage, with projects already underway to bring its history to future generations.| Yachting Monthly
Navigating South Africa’s treacherous coast was challenging for Ivar and Floris, despite almost eight years of sailing around the world Bang!’ Luci’s bow collided with a steep wave, filling the air with a deafening reverberation. Water drenched the foredeck, followed …Continue reading » The post Zhik Spirit of Adventure: ‘Water drenched the foredeck followed by the characteristic sound of water rushing into the boat’ appeared first on Yachting Monthly.| Yachting Monthly
While most people talk about the bustle of the Great Barrier Reef, the vast solitude of Australia’s remote northern coast proves delightfully remote for Lu Heikell ‘G’day Skylax. You haven’t done many miles today!’ Our greeting from the Aussie Border Force team rang out clear on …Continue reading » The post ‘The disembodied VHF radio call had actually come from a plane’ – Lu Heikell appeared first on Yachting Monthly.| Yachting Monthly
Dick Durham takes his gaffer, Betty, for a shakedown sail... which quickly becomes a breakdown sail after a series of disasters leaves him shaken Darkness still reigned when I warped Betty II, my 25ft gaff cutter, out of her mud-berth at Canvey Island, in …Continue reading » The post ‘Much to my horror I found the floorboards afloat… my boat was slowly sinking!’ appeared first on Yachting Monthly.| Yachting Monthly
This October, Young British sailor Jacques Miller will set off on a 75,000 round-the-world voyage that will take him to 38 countries. Young British sailor Jacques Miller will set out from Cowes in October for a five-year solo circumnavigation onboard the 1971 …Continue reading » The post Young British sailor to start 5-year and 75,000 nm circumnavigation appeared first on Yachting Monthly.| Yachting Monthly
From the hypnotising effect of watching the machine to the general mood lift that comes from clean clothes, Libby Purves makes the case for doing the washing Ever wonder what a person learns from 57 summers yacht cruising, serving as crew aboard boats from 18 to 50ft …Continue reading » The post ‘What is the best thing to do when you enter a new marina? Laundry… yes really!’ – Libby Purves appeared first on Yachting Monthly.| Yachting Monthly
Late September sun, Maldon Town by John Martin. This year will mark the 80th year of the Royal Society of Marine Artists (RSMA) Annual Exhibition. The exhibition, open 17-27 September, celebrates sailing and yachting through a selection of works from leading marine artists. The Royal Society of Marine Artists’ (RSMA) Annual Exhibition celebrates its 80th anniversary this year. The society is a registered …Continue reading » The post The Royal Society of Marine Artists celebrates sailing ...| Yachting Monthly
Pete Goss has long had Antigua Classic Regatta on his sailing bucket list. And it's no wonder with stunning weather, beautiful classic yachts and lots of rum for the winners! Between lashings of rum and bonhomie Mat is in need of a focused crew, for he has a trophy to …Continue reading » The post This crew received a whole barrel of rum as their sailing event prize! – Pete Goss appeared first on Yachting Monthly.| Yachting Monthly
Sonderborg town quay is convenient for the shops and restaurants but requires large fenders or fender boards. Photo: Chris CarrChris Carr ventures out to visit just a few of the hundreds of Danish islands in the South Funen Archipelago The Danish islands between Jutland, the continental part of Denmark, and Sweden had long been on my wish-list as a …Continue reading » The post Zhik Spirit of Adventure: ‘We flew down the inner section of the fjord on a broad reach towards the Holnis narro...| Yachting Monthly
The Exe Sailability Project receives the King's Award. Photo: Exe Sailability Project. The Exe Sailability Project, a sailing charity in Devon, has been presented with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK. Exe Sailability Project, a sailing charity in Devon, was presented with a King’s Award for Voluntary Service at a special …Continue reading » The post Exmouth sailing charity Sailability awarded a King’s Award appeared fi...| Yachting Monthly
The new trust will celebrate Buckler's Hard shipbuilding heritage, with projects already underway to bring its history to future generations.| Yachting Monthly
Brian Black was an adventurer and a journalist, and he was passionate about showing and telling people about the natural world. He sailed all his life, and his children went sailing with him, exploring coastlines, beaches and rockpools. He taught them about the animals, birds, plants and everything that grows in or near the sea. He went on some big sailing adventures on his little boat to places like the Arctic, where he saw polar bears, icebergs and whales. He also saw ice melting and the na...| Yachting Monthly
This summer, marine heritage craftsmen and enthusiasts from across the UK gather to discuss challenges faced by the traditional boatbuilding sector.| Yachting Monthly
