The History of the Brixham Trawler
The Brixham Trawler is a type of wooden fishing boat originally developed in the small coastal town of Brixham in…
18 July | 5 min read
Maritime History
The Best of the 2024 Maritime Festivals
The beauty of sailing, fundamentally, is getting out and about on the water, the freedom and fresh air that invigorates…
20 February | 7 min read
The history of the Marstal schooner
Few ships have left as permanent an imprint on maritime history as the Marstal schooner. The boats are named for…
14 August | 4 min read
The History of the Brigantine
We’re all familiar with the infamous pirate names of Captain Hook, Captain Jack Sparrow, and Long John Silver and the…
20 July | 5 min read
Celebrate 120years of Sailing History with Bessie Ellen
Step aboard the magnificent Bessie Ellen and embark on a remarkable journey through time as she celebrates 120 years of…
18 July | 5 min read
How to service (serve) a rope
The arts of a sailor such as serving, splicing and knotting is fast becoming a dying art: skills are lost,…
11 July | 3 min read
