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Albert Strange with Stow & Son: Tally Ho

Albert Strange with Stow & Son: Tally Ho

Betty, as she was named when launched, was built by the well-known and reputable yard of Stow & Sons at Shoreham to Lloyd’s highest class.

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

Stow & Son’s Valerie: A Rare Gem

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

The History of Valerie by Stow & Son of Shoreham 1895

Early Lloyds registers show Valerie as being owned by yard owner, Thomas Stow himself…

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 […]

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