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    At sea, carry out a regular shackle check

    • June 17, 2010

    They undo themselves!!

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    What is a safe speed in reduced visibility?

    • June 16, 2010

    Some scary calculations

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    How important is ornithology at sea?

    • June 15, 2010

    It depends how superstitious you are

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    Taking part in an organised race?

    • June 14, 2010

    Check your boat's insurance

    Abby

    Abby Sunderland dismasted in Southern Ocean

    • June 11, 2010

    Teen sailor located after EPIRB activated

    Eric and Susan Hiscock

    Yarmouth’s Hiscock cottage open to public

    • June 9, 2010

    Dates in August

    Finding Sanctuary meets

    Finding Sanctuary meets

    • June 9, 2010

    Finding Sancturay meets

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    Stop your gas bottles rusting

    • June 9, 2010

    Smear your way to a clean boat

    Seafarers UK charity 3D pavement art

    Charity commissions unique 3D pavement art

    • June 8, 2010

    On show at Paternoster square

    Trainees at Heritage Boatyard

    Heritage Boatyard receives £110K grant

    • June 8, 2010

    Help to pass on conservation skills

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    An anchor angel – on the cheap

    • June 8, 2010

    Are dumb-bell weights the solution?

    NCI Lyme Regis new base

    New Coastwatch station at Lyme Bay

    • June 7, 2010

    Planning application successful

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    Jars, threads and screws

    • June 7, 2010

    Jars, threads and screws

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    Beginner tiller training tips

    • June 6, 2010

    Remember the three T's

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    Resist the temptation to use the engine

    • June 5, 2010

    Sailing down a tricky channel teaches you about your boat

    Even Keel Project

    Golding and Caffari in Cowes Week ‘Even Keel Challenge’

    • June 4, 2010

    Artemis 20 keelboats compete for trophy over two days

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    Choose your crew carefully for voyages to sea

    • June 4, 2010

    More nautical superstition

    Bass Point NCI base

    Queen’s Award for Cornwall Coastwatch volunteers

    • June 3, 2010

    The MBE for volunteering groups

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    Tips for keeping your satellite phone in good condition

    • June 3, 2010

    Test it monthly... at least

    Sunseeker Predator 130 - Master bedroom balcony

    Investors take control at Sunseeker International

    • June 2, 2010

    Dublin-based private equity firm acquires majority stake

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