Category Archives: Locations

A colourful introduction to the Colne for friends about to visit

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Gavin Atkin

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How to sail by the folks at Hunter’s Yard on the Norfolk Broads

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Gavin Atkin

This is number 5 in a series by Hunters Yard about sailing their boats – but there’s lots of good stuff here for the rest of us! To see the full set, click here and start at the bottom of … Continue reading →

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The Medway barge match, 2013 – an accidental photo gallery

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Gavin Atkin

Out sailing on my own this weekend, I came across the Medway barge match. I’d completely forgotten it was happening, but soon got the idea when I saw them all trooping out past the SS Montgomery. Anyway I got the … Continue reading →

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