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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Korčula, the fabled birthplace of the renowned explorer Marco Polo, is named affectionately by some as 'Little Dubrovnik'. And once you gaze at walls and towers of Korčula Old Town it’s quite easy to see why. If you're planning on visiting the impressive Old Town, fishbone-shaped streets and incredible bars, restaurants, and cafes of Korcula, here are our top things to do: 1. Sip on a cocktail as the sun sets at Massimo Cocktail Bar 2. Walk the steps into Korcula Old Town and take in the Revelin Tower 3. Discover the impressive architecture at St. Peter's Church 4. Step back in time at the Large Governors Tower 5. Climb the bell tower for impressive views at St. Mark's Cathedral; the highest point in Korcula Old Town For a complete guide on what to do, see, eat and drink in Korcula, see our comprehensive Destination Guide here: https://www.sail-croatia.com/set-sail/destination/korcula

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Crosbie chats with Billy Merrington from Whisper about the race ahead of them.

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