Category Archives: Sailing boat

A great IBTC student boat builder’s weblog

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Gavin Atkin

I very much like IBTC student Philip Lane’s weblog – it shows a real pride in what he’s learning to do and what the college does, and boy does he adore the boats he works on. And so he should. … Continue reading →

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Ships and the Essex Coast – photos my father took in 1955-7

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Gavin Atkin

I love the atmospheric shots of Leigh Creek and Maldon. And talking of atmospheric, look at those ships at Tilbury – they were coal fired in those days and don’t you know it! The young female figure is my Mum, … Continue reading →

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An update on the OGA’s 50th anniversary round Britain trip

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Gavin Atkin

  Old Gaffers in action. I hope they won’t mind me saying that… The latest bulletin from the Old Gaffers Round Britain Challenge 10 UK and seven Dutch boats under way are now scattered along the south coast with the … Continue reading →

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