HEESEN YACHTS celebrated the 40th anniversary of the shipyard by having a party for all the employees and their families. Heesen owes its success to the skill and dedication of its workers: Happy 40th anniversary to all!

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Sometimes, often, the forecast at Rutland Water and the actual weather aren't quite the same. The Forecast was very light wind F2. The reality was a very pleasant F3 for sailing in idyllic conditions.

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Launched in the latter years of Kim Holman's short but stellar design career, DICER belongs to a lineage of wholesome and fine cruising ketches he developed with Claude Whisstock. Full specs and story at the link:http://www.sandemanyachtcompany.co.uk/yacht/539/DICER The first, in 1958, was the 38ft LANDFALL for Claude himself who wanted the long keel directional stability and drying out ability he'd been used to in more traditional vessels, but much more beam, and modern comforts. The concept really worked and orders flowed for more like her: the "LANDFALL Ketches", ranging in size from the mid 30s to 44 feet. A contemporary Whisstock’s brochure stated: "...these yachts have become a class by popular demand – being essentially tough, dry cruising boats with easily driven lines and proven ocean-going abilities...” Strong words perhaps, but sisterships have proven all of this with their successful extended cruising. DICER’s current impressive condition results from recent refits under the ownership of an experienced yachting industry professional, leaving her ready and very well equipped for adventuring to warmer waters or simply local pottering. Wherever it is, the glance back from the tender will be one of love for her bold sheer, proud bow, purposeful appearance and cozy cabins.

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July 3rd- dinner last night at Hideaway Caye. Early morning snorkeling. Lifted anchor and headed to King LEWEY island. David and Kristie came to our boat and kids went to their boat to watch love isla

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Let's take a look inside an Inmarsat FleetBroadband satellite dish used for yacht communications. Fascinating tech!

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Check out Team Volvo for life sailor Saskia Clark's thoughts on the upcoming J.P Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race. Follow Team Volvo on the Volvo Sailing App. Search for Volvo Sailing in the App store or download here http://bit.ly/njBSk4

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