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A Brief History of Stow of Shoreham

A Brief History of Stow of Shoreham

The Stow reputation was built on producing vessels of high quality that could be relied upon to have a roomy feel from having particularly well laid out interiors…

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 […]

Amokura: Oyster River and beyond

Amokura: Oyster River and beyond

Oyster River, written by George Millar and published in 1963, tells the tale of a long summer the like of which most of us can only dream…

Boatyard Dreams

Boatyard Dreams

Old boats may allow you to travel around the globe, but there’s nothing like an old boatyard to take you places that you’ve never been…

Rare Summers & Payne yawl in need of help

Rare Summers & Payne yawl in need of help

Relaunched in 2010, the rare 95ft Summers & Payne gaff yawl, Artemis, has swiftly fallen upon hard times once again. The project’s surveyor, Jendrik Odenwald, explains what has happened…

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