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04/08 History

What is a nautical dripstone? The Mutiny on The Bounty by Caroline Alexander contains this passage. Intro – Millward is preparing the Boat the

14/07 No Experience required

Before the Voyage Once on Board • Identify who will be in charge of you and let them know any personal requirements that you

15/06 History

Sequel or Prequel? Film industry gossip sites have recently, June 7th 2021, mentioned a follow up to the film ‘Master and Commander – Far

10/06 Educational

The History of the anchor dates back millennia. The most ancient anchors were probably rocks and many rock anchors have been found dating from

18/05 Climate Change

Why sailing in the Isle of Scilly is such a special experience. Geological Overview A brief guide to Scilly’s 290 million year history Where

11/05 Voyage Reports

Sailing on a Tall Ship Eye of the Wind. Last year I spent a week on a tall ship sailing amongst the rocky islands

27/04 No Experience required

Brilliant Coastal Sailing Voyages that follow the coast, and start in one port and end in another, offer a real exploration journey where there

21/04 Announcing New Voyages

Unexpected UK Covid-19 Benefit Oosterschelde’s two Scottish Voyages have berths to fill. There are Dutch people booked on the voyage but the restrictions placed

16/04 Small boats

  Boat Building Academy Prospectus April 2021 This is the current version of the Prospectus  but please note there could be minor changes to

16/04 Sailing Pilot Cutters

A Brief History of Pilot Cutters Why are there Pilot Cutters and what makes them special? In the 1800’s world trade was growing with

05/04 Climate Change

Aoibhinn Lynch and Kerry MacKay’s Macro-plastic Survey Aoibhinn Lynch and Kerry MacKay led a study to investigate the scale of macro plastic pollution in

31/03 Ocean Passages

Dawn at SeaDawn on a sailing ship out of sight of land is a very special experience.On land you may glimpse the dawn through