Charlie Barr and the ‘Atlantic’ story
This extract includes a link to a video covering Charlie Barr’s move from Scotland to the US. The stern Scot was arguably the best racing… Read More »Charlie Barr and the ‘Atlantic’ story
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White Sails, 1933
View this short, evocative British Pathé archive newsreel, showing large yachts racing in the Baltic, 1933. There’s close-ups and long shots to help the viewer… Read More »White Sails, 1933
Sailing on the Frisian Lakes, 1959
View this evocative British Pathé newsreel of sailing contests on the Frisian Lakes in 1959. The commentary is in Dutch and shows competitors hoist their… Read More »Sailing on the Frisian Lakes, 1959
Essex sketches
Whilst taking part in the OGA50 Round Britain Challenge, 2013, Solent Gaffer, Ben Collins sent the ‘Sailing By’ Editor sketches of the coastline and the… Read More »Essex sketches
OGA50: East Coast Jubilee Race and Cruise, 2013
East Coast boats participating in the OGA50 Round Britain Challenge are nearing completion in mid-July and gathering at Ipswich for the East Coast Jubilee Race… Read More »OGA50: East Coast Jubilee Race and Cruise, 2013
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