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Upsurge in piracy leads to ISAF/CA advice reissue
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MCA investigates ship that ran out of fuel
Towed to Falmouth and detained
Spark plugs: the correct distance between the electrodes
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Dave Selby Podcast ‘Mad About the Boat’ April 2010
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UK instrument company denies satanic software claims
Customers advised to reset their logs
The future for tidal electricity ‘debatable’
Oceanographer highlights limitations to power source
Dinghy park devastation at East Lothian YC
Appeal for help from club members
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PBO Small Craft Almanac corrections April 2010
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Skipper fined £20,000 for TSS violation
More than 25 miles 'wrong way' through Dover Straits
Frenchmen jailed for smuggling illegal immigrants on yacht
Skipper declares: 'I took no money from them'
‘Budget a mixed blessing’ – BMF
BMF's views on 2010 Budget and its implications
Keep on top of the oiling
Tip for keeping your brightwork bright and working
Model yacht tell-tales
Tips for quicker model yacht racing!
Cowes to host festival of Dragon sailing
Five different keelboat class events