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Chipping Norton – A Landlocked Yachtclub
“Just like the tides of the sea, the tide of the soul is beyond our control as well.” This has certainly proved to be the case for a group of well heeled people in the rather affluent and beautiful...
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Here’s the Thing
By Stuart Gough Have you ever noticed the strangest things happen to you, when you are least expecting them? First of all, I should explain that I am fortunate enough to live in and be part of one of...
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First Deaf Yachtsman Circumnavigates The World Singlehanded
Gerry Hughes, first deaf yachtsman to circumnavigate the world singlehanded, receives OCC’s Special Recognition Award upon return to Scotland Gerry Hughes arriving in Troon Harbour after completing...
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Yemen Terrorist Attack Warning
All international ships are at risk of attack by terrorists off Yemen and not just British flagged vessels. Maritime security company Gulf of Aden Group Transits (GoAGT) issued today a warning to all...
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A Very Sad Day for Cowes
By Stuart Gough November 5th in the UK is the traditional celebration of Guy Fawkes, or as it is more popularly known ‘Bonfire Nightʼ. On this night family organised fires are lit in back gardens and...
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2014 Muster in Anstruther
By John Simpson When I was a nipper living at the mouth of the Thames one postcard that really delighted me was a painting of the clippers ‘Ariel and ‘Taeping’. Driving neck to neck up Channel with...
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‘Chum’ (or if you love your boat…)
By John Simpson. Over six decades have passed since I started sailing with my father, so it’s not all that surprising, how many things have changed. ‘Patience’ the old 1906 wooden 30ft. yawl that he...
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By John Simpson When I was ten my father sold his old 12 ton smack ‘Dauntless’ and moved further down the River Crouch from Brandy Hole. My parents bought (a younger) 1906 30ft Falmouth yawl called...
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Chipping Norton – A Landlocked Yachtclub
“Just like the tides of the sea, the tide of the soul is beyond our control as well.” This has certainly proved to be the case for a group of well heeled people in the rather affluent and beautiful...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Here’s the Thing
By Stuart Gough Have you ever noticed the strangest things happen to you, when you are least expecting them? First of all, I should explain that I am fortunate enough to live in and be part of one of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
First Deaf Yachtsman Circumnavigates The World Singlehanded
Gerry Hughes, first deaf yachtsman to circumnavigate the world singlehanded, receives OCC’s Special Recognition Award upon return to Scotland Gerry Hughes arriving in Troon Harbour after completing...
View ArticleYemen Terrorist Attack Warning
All international ships are at risk of attack by terrorists off Yemen and not just British flagged vessels. Maritime security company Gulf of Aden Group Transits (GoAGT) issued today a warning to all...
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A Very Sad Day for Cowes
By Stuart Gough November 5th in the UK is the traditional celebration of Guy Fawkes, or as it is more popularly known ‘Bonfire Nightʼ. On this night family organised fires are lit in back gardens and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2014 Muster in Anstruther
By John Simpson When I was a nipper living at the mouth of the Thames one postcard that really delighted me was a painting of the clippers ‘Ariel and ‘Taeping’. Driving neck to neck up Channel with...
View ArticleClik here to view.
‘Chum’ (or if you love your boat…)
By John Simpson. Over six decades have passed since I started sailing with my father, so it’s not all that surprising, how many things have changed. ‘Patience’ the old 1906 wooden 30ft. yawl that he...
View ArticleWere 1960’s The Last Great Age of Sail? An Essex Boy Remembers
By John Simpson When I was ten my father sold his old 12 ton smack ‘Dauntless’ and moved further down the River Crouch from Brandy Hole. My parents bought (a younger) 1906 30ft Falmouth yawl called...
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