Demise of a Dutch botter
We bring the second part of Fritz van der Mark’s research into the demise of a Dutch botter. The article is primarily a reconstruction of… Read More »Demise of a Dutch botter
Cruising
Posts relating to leisure cruising activity under sail, motor or oars
Botters in English hands
Fritz van der Mark shares the first part of his research into the demise of a Dutch botter, which ended her days on the River… Read More »Botters in English hands
Approaching Ushant in fog, May 2018
Once described as ‘a tubby little ship’ by her first owner, ‘Robinetta’ has certainly sailed more nautical miles around the coasts of the UK than… Read More »Approaching Ushant in fog, May 2018
Douarnenez: historic fishing port
Until the 16th century, Douarnenez was a busy commercial centre exporting local cloth, but its greatest period of prosperity was in the 19th century as… Read More »Douarnenez: historic fishing port
‘Young gaffers’ racing and cruising, 2017
Watch this excellent video footage by Kevin Jay from the East Coast OGA August Cruise, 2017. ‘Rely’, based at Titchmarsh is seen from the air… Read More »‘Young gaffers’ racing and cruising, 2017
Honeymooning on ‘Polestar’, 1937
George and Joan Naish were given the Linton Hope designed yacht ‘Polestar’ as a wedding gift. They honeymooned on her by sailing from the Solent… Read More »Honeymooning on ‘Polestar’, 1937
A sailing adventure with ‘Madcap’, August 1967
Martin Goodrich recalls a sailing adventure as crew member aboard the Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter ‘Madcap’ whilst he was an art student in August 1967.… Read More »A sailing adventure with ‘Madcap’, August 1967
Westward ho!
Solent OGA member, Ben Collins brings us a summary of the very successful ‘South by South West Cruise, 2017 where he became known at ‘The… Read More »Westward ho!
Bad weather forces a change of plan, 2016
Sitting at the fire in December and thinking of next year’s sailing season, we only remember the summer sunshine, so planning a cruise only has… Read More »Bad weather forces a change of plan, 2016