“The best bilge pump of all is a bucket in the hands of a frightened man”
I must have quoted this phrase a hundred times over the years, because it’s such a great example of a near perfect aphorism for sailors…
Tag: classic sailing
Stow & Son’s Valerie: A Rare Gem
It’s possibly a genetic throwback to hunter-gatherer times, but there is definitely a little bit of the treasure-hunter in us all. Maybe the trait manifests itself with us…
The History of Valerie by Stow & Son of Shoreham 1895
Early Lloyds registers show Valerie as being owned by yard owner, Thomas Stow himself…
List of Stow Yachts 1866 to 1936
Yawl, wood. 6.94 tons, L 39.6, b 10.2, d 6.4. Sail maker information missing. Owner Charles H. Brampton – home port Dublin…
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
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 […]
