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Herreshoff Nellie: An Historic Restoration

Herreshoff Nellie: An Historic Restoration

1903 Herreshoff gaff cutter Nellie spent a century sailing in Narragansett Bay, before she was lovingly restored in 2010

Movies to Tide You Over a Dry Spell: a Selection of Films from Tom Nitsch

Movies to Tide You Over a Dry Spell: a Selection of Films from Tom Nitsch

There are times of the year when – be it due to the inclemency of the winter, or pressures of family or work commitments – it just seems impossible to get out sailing aboard your own, or any other, beloved craft. The pile of books […]

Nautical Book (and Other) Reviews Pt3

Nautical Book (and Other) Reviews Pt3

NOTE: These reviews are by a US reviewer and may be a bit America-centric. Most if not all however will appeal to anyone who loves classic yachts and traditional boats, their design (and designers), construction and history. Face to face – Ocean Portraits by Huw […]

Working Class at the Conde de Barcelona

Working Class at the Conde de Barcelona

They say that the happiest days of boat ownership are the day you buy a boat, and the day you sell her. Thus far, I can only really vouch for the former. Ragnar is a 44ft gaff-rigged schooner, built in 2002 by a little-known…

William Fife 1912 Schooner Elise

William Fife 1912 Schooner Elise

It was husband and wife, father and mother, now grandfather and grandmother, Ted and Bridget that started it all off for the Merediths when the couple bought the distinctive and elegant schooner back in 1992.


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