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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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Blakeney folks build the UK’s southern-most St Ayles skiff

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Gavin Atkin

  Photos by Ian Duffill A rowing club set up under the aegis of Blakeney Sailing Club is well on the way to completing the UK’s most southerly St Ayles rowing skiff for racing under oars. Read about the smart-looking … Continue reading →

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1936 photo of HMY Brittannia being towed to the spot where she was scuttled

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Gavin Atkin

This striking photo shows the Royal Yacht Britannia on her way to her final resting place to be sunk off the Isle of Wight on the 10th July 1936, in line with King George V’s wish following his death. She … Continue reading →

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