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A classic flattie skiff on the river Vilaine, Brittany

  Here are a few shots taken from the water of what seemed to me to be a classic small working skiff built from what looks like solid timber we sighted on the river Vilaine in Brittany while on holiday … Continue reading

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Video: The Sea Bright skiff – working on the Jersey Shore

Here’s a charming half-hour film about fishermen and traditional boat builders working with Sea Bright skiffs – and if you’re patient it comes with some very nice music on the melodeon, or accordion, if that’s what you like to call … Continue reading

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Scottish Coastal Rowing – a reminder

[ad#intheboatshed-post] St Ayles Skiff Coigach Lass beating Ulla in the Ladies Open at the Loch Broom Sailing Club regatta. My thanks to Chris Perkins for use of this photo Who’s having big fun this summer? All of you, I hope, … Continue reading

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