The annual Bramble Bank challenge played in 'moist' conditions
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132-year-old Mackerel Lugger rescued near Guernsey
The vessel, built in 1881, suffered engine failure in rough seas
Old Gaffers celebrate 50 years in style!
OGA youth fund launched as a legacy initiative
Round Britain Challenge 2013 update
Getting ready for 'the Big One'
Nab Tower has a serious make-over
It has marked the eastern end of the Solent for close to a century
IMB Piracy Report highlights violence in West Africa
An update from the ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB)
Tribute to the founder of the Freeman cruiser
John Freeman passed away two days before his 96th birthday
Old Gaffers round-Britain sail update
The Jubilee challenge has met with challenging weather
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Beaulieu Boatjumble 2013
More than 8,800 bargain hunters flocked to the idyllic setting of the Hampshire country estate to root for nautical loot.
Galley gourmet
Expert advice to tip the scales in your favour when catching and cooking fish
Search and rescue services sold off to US-based company
Search and rescue officially privatised as Department for Transport signs new £1.6bn helicopter contract with Bristow Group
Boat-owner’s diary
The PBO 'family' share their boat-owning treats, trials and tribulations
Further progress on the PBO Project Boat
Restoring gelcoat and rebuilding windows
PBO Project Boat – rebuilding and repairing
We get constructive as the restoration continues on the PBO Project Boat – Rebuilding the hull-deck join and carrying out some fibreglass repairs
PBO Project Boat – scraping and sanding paint
Using paint stripper, scrapers and sanders to remove the old, flaky paint from Hantu Biru, the PBO Project Boat
Stripping the PBO Project Boat
Stripping the hull-deck join and removing deck fittings from Hantu Biru, the PBO Project Boat.