🚤 NEW for 2026: Boatbuilding Experience Days! 🔨 Ever wanted to try traditional boatbuilding but can’t commit to a full course? This is your chance 👀 Our Boatbuilding Experience Days are hands-on, immersive, and seriously good fun. ✨ What you’ll get stuck into: Steam bending oak to create a bent timber ring Fastening with traditional copper nail and rove Making a mobile phone stand using dovetail joinery Trying your hand at caulking Learning some classic knots and making a keyring to take home Plus… a guided tour of our boatyard! 🕤 Time: 09:30 – approx. 16:30 🍽 Lunch: Fish & chips provided (vegetarian/vegan options available) ☕ Tea & coffee available all day 👥 Who’s it for? Ages 14+ (no upper age limit!) Under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (18+) No previous experience needed 🦺 What to wear: Suitable workshop clothing & footwear (All PPE provided) 📅 Dates & Prices: Adult Experience Day – £119 📍 Saturday 25th April 2026 📍 Saturday 4th July 2026 Young Person Experience Day – £149 (1 adult + 1 young person) 📍 Saturday 23rd May 2026 📍 Location: Pioneer Sailing Trust Harker’s Yard, Shipyard Estate Copperas Road, Brightlingsea Essex, CO7 0AR 📧 To book or find out more: Email training@pioneersailingtrust.org.uk Spaces are limited—don’t miss your chance to get hands-on with traditional boatbuilding! ⚓ #PioneerSailingTrust #PioneerCK18 #Boatbuilding #ExperienceDays #BoatRestoration

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Learn the secrets of sail trim for speed and take your sailing skills to the next level. In this video, we'll be exploring the art of sail tuning and its impact on boat speed, particularly in performance sailing contexts such as the Frosties Regatta 2025 at Strangford Lough. We'll delve into the importance of sail twist, draft control, and sheet control in achieving optimal sail shape and efficiency. Whether you're racing a J109 sailboat or simply looking to improve your upwind sailing, our sailing tips will help you master the techniques of sail trim and sail control. By focusing on headsail trim, jib trim, and overall sailboat performance, you'll be able to maximize your speed and dominate the competition. Join us as we discuss the intricacies of sail trim and how it can make all the difference in your sailing experience, from Strangford Lough sailing to any other body of water. With expert advice and real-world examples, you'll be well on your way to becoming a sailing master and enjoying the thrill of speed sailing.

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#Shorts The table is ok, but could benefit from a foldable section as there is more seating right opposite of it. Full video Beneteau Oceanis 41 Interior: https://youtu.be/MiOE9dVMyD4 I am NOT in any way AFFILIATED with Beneteau Yachts. All the things said represent only my opinion. ALL information presented here is correct to my best knowledge and is meant only for reference purposes. Beneteau Oceanis 41: https://www.beneteau.com/en/oceanis-2005-2014/oceanis-41

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A stunning sight as ClubSwan 42 BeWild crosses the finish line of the 46th Rolex Middle Sea Race — completing one of the most challenging and spectacular offshore courses in the world. Congratulations to all the Swan yachts that took on the 606-mile journey around Sicily — from Swan 56 ELLE and Swan 66 SALPARE to the ClubSwan 42s Lion's Story, Aboat Time, BeWild, and Glen Ellen. An incredible effort from every team flying the Swan burgee at this year's race. @clubswanracing

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