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Coniston Regatta 2013, 30th May to the 1st June

     The fourth Coniston Regatta 2013 runs from Thursday 30th May to the Saturday the 1st June, and everyone is invited – including traditional boat owners and their boats. Organiser Greg Simpson has been in touch to say that … Continue reading

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The amazing restoration story of the Nancy Blackett

The Nancy Blackett is a 28ft Hillyard cruising yacht that famous children’s author Arthur Ransome bought second-hand in 1934. In fact, she was quite new, having been built in 1931, but in her young life had already borne two names … Continue reading

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