News from Classic Sailor
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Brixham celebrates its heritage
The annual Brixham Heritage Regatta will take place between 22nd and 24th May 2026. This Regatta is the true start of the Classic sailing season along the South West Coast, writes Penny Jolley – who… […]
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Sea Cadets give a sense of wellbeing
3 in 4 young people say Sea Cadets boosts their wellbeing Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 highlights the power of belonging at Sea Cadets Children’s Mental Health Week (9–15 February 2026) was time to highlight how… […]
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Matchstick Model Master Shows his Craft
Over the weekend of February 14 – 15 2026, a selection of Royal Navy models, made of matchsticks and matchboxes, is to be displayed at the Fleet Air Arm museum, based at RNAS Yeovilton in… […]
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Mike Smylie’s new book
Travel with Mike Smylie around Britain’s coast as he describes the fishing communities and their boats who brought the fish to market in the days before modernisation. Traditional British fishing boats’ design evolved to suit… […]
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Where is your favourite “Classic Coast”?
To celebrate 60 years of the National Trust’s Neptune Coastal Conservation Campaign we invite readers to send us their favourite coastal spots. These could be areas of natural beauty but also your favourite beach, harbour… […]
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Sunseeker fined £358,000 for using illegal teak
UK LUXURY YACHT FIRM FIRST TO BE SENTENCED FOR IMPORTING MYANMAR BANNED TEAK In a landmark court case in the UK, Sunseeker International Ltd has been fined £358,759.64 for using teak imported from Myanmar (Burma),… […]
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Brest festival featured on video
A video of Brest. We were happy to meet our American friends from Off Center Harbor at Brest this summer. And they have just produced a video of their experience. CS readers can see it… […]
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Imray to cease chart production
We have had this press release from Imray: For more than two centuries, Imray has been a trusted name among mariners and sailing enthusiasts. Today, we announce the gradual conclusion of our chart publishing operations,… […]
Business News
from our friends in industry
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Operations Manager – Wooden Boat Centre, Franklin
The world famous Wooden Boat Centre at Franklin are seeking a new Operations Manager, and reached out to us to help find one. We have had a long standing relationship with the Wooden Boat Centre… […]
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Imray crowdfunding for a digital cruising library
IMRAY LAUNCH CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN IN ANSWER TO CUSTOMER NEEDS Imray has launched a new Crowdfunding campaign that aims to accelerate their digital solution Explore with Imray and get quality, verified cruising guide and pilot book… […]
Latest Features
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What became of the new sailing cargo ship?
A new sailing cargo ship was being built in Costa Rica This video dates from the spring of 2022 from the great project to build a new sailing schooner to carry 250 tons of…
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All our back issues are now digitised and can be downloaded (for a modest sum) from our online Shop. They were free on issuu for…