When faced with a £1200 quote for my Whilly Tern's two sails, I bought the Sailmaker's Apprentice and materials from a UK outfit. Think it was £120?...
Thanks for the great photos WiTom! I spent several holidays in Falmouth back in the 50s & 60s. My Aunt and Uncle had a house overlooking Swanpool and...
Back in the days of expansion and colonialism, religion was a handy tool to justify looking for places to loot. Esp S America with Spain & Portugal....
The concept of being affiliated to a party and that is how you vote, by rule. Is just plain odd.
When you vote, it is what you think is right at the...
The X gallows has been used for years by a friend with a little gaff rigged boat. Two blocks on the aft deck that the feet notch into. He trail sails...
Give it a break.. She was entirely unsuitable for the 'job' and he was railroaded in to marrying her. Even her grandmother said she was not right for...