A quick video of our recent launch after 9 months out of the water. Some seacocks serviced, some replaced, but all checked. So many people seem to take for granted that boats are just water tight, they’re not. Take care, and check all Seacocks when you are lifted. Give yourself good time to replace if needed, alongside a drying pile can be a rush and sometimes not enough time. And make sure all cocks are checked whikst you are held (preferably in slings at the yard).

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The River Class is the oldest class racing on Strangford Lough and the fleet of 12 boats which first raced at Royal Ulster Yacht Club have now moved to Strangford Lough Yacht Club (SLYC). The boats were designed by naval architect Alfred Mylne and their origins trace back to 1919 when Belfast Lough sailors were looking for a simple and elegant one-design class to race. The pre war Mylne designs have lovey long line that making them timeless beauties amongst classic boat fleets. The owner of these timeless racer maintain traditions of the early days of racing ensure that the boats continue to race hard under strict one design rules ignoring the temptation to allow modern ropes and sail clothes to alter a formula that was worked so well for over a century of racing. As classic yacht racing has become more popular it is hard to go past the River class which has so much to offer.

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What is life aboard a tall ship like? - Join the crew of the Eye of the Wind! Previous sailing experience is not required in order to sail on our windjammer. Find out more at www.eyeofthewind.net Wie ist das Leben an Bord eines Windjammers? - Als Mitsegler wirst du Teil der Besatzung der Eye of the Wind ... seglerische Vorkenntnisse sind nicht notwendig und die aktive Mithilfe geschieht jederzeit freiwillig. Infos zum Schiff und zu den Törns unter www.eyeofthewind.net (Sounds: Frametraxx Gemafreie Musik)

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