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Interesting that there have been phases where Charlie has dominated but then gone slow for a time and Yoann has caught up or overtaken...

It seems to be a secret but most/all of the tavernas with their own pontoons can be reserved by phone some days in advance and they do...

Boom sailing in Conwy , are good owner operator you could circum navigate Anglesey. That proper scenery with dolphins and the welch.

You're about 83 days too early.

Replacing some bits and pieces like an anchor well cover. Epoxy coated 12mm ply but what top coat for long life? Inclined for exterior...

Do you already own the very substantial tow car required to tow either of those boats? You're talking range rover or pickup truck...

For parking in unfamiliar harbours not sure there is much advantage in 27 foot vs 32 foot. Avoiding a long keel and instead a fin (or...

I think most people, with a range of experience across boat sizes, would agree that there isn't much difference in parking a 27 foot...

The man said two months,.not two years. I have fond rose tinted memories of mine from years ago,.but if I strain the brain a bit harder...

My mast foot sits on a wooden plinth, about 5cm high. The old one was rotten when I bought it so I made a new one out of laminated...

Looks like she's butchering her storm jib to me and working it out as she goes along. Just curious why there isn't a more thought out...

Kind of surprised the boats don't have a proper jury rig setup already prepared. A simple hank on dacron jib with a suitable 1x19...

Out of interest ……. Why? S/s wire works for most cruising yachts, is well proven and reliable. Unless doing serious racing, and in...

The enthusiasts in the group should watch the Watchmakers Apprentice, the story of George Daniels and his protege Roger Smith. It was...