Our apprentices at The Pioneer Sailing Trust work on commercial projects, building Harker's Yard rowing gigs. The first 19 gigs were built from a cold-moulded construction, using three layers of mahogany. These wooden coastal rowing gigs are based on an East Coast design, specifically adapted for racing. They are slightly shorter (24ft) than traditional Cornish gigs and are rowed by a crew of four, plus a coxswain. These gigs are a key part of the coastal rowing scene in the East of England, with the Harker's Yard Gig Association (HYGA) organising a popular winter racing series. The current gigs are a composite version of the East Coast gig with the same specification, but instead of cold-mouldered, the hull is made from fibreglass with a wooden fitout and built-in buoyancy. With thanks to the The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the National Lottery players for help in supporting our projects! #thepioneersailingtrust #HarkersYard #Pioneer #Rowing #HarkersYardGigAssociation #HeritageFundUK

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Regata d'altura Fiumicino - Giannutri - Fiumicino 25/26 maggio 2024 #regata #vela #centroitaliavela #velaroma

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Langsam kommen wir unserem Ziel näher

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Dear Salty Sailor, While we love disconnecting from the world out at sea, having an internet connection can be quite useful. We've tried various options, including e-SIMs, local SIM cards, offshore satellite systems like Iridium GO, and Starlink. Each has its pros and cons, but our clear winner is Starlink. For a detailed review of Starlink, check out our website (link in bio). Stay Salty, Greta and Michael on Fortun

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I spent most of the weekend seeking and destroying a Gremlin that ate our port nav light--stalled our departure until high tide tomorrow! Boat🤪 #boatlife #boatmaintenance #sliceoflife #SailingtheGalaxSea

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