Here's a glimpse of an upcoming episode on the build series of my new tender to Flying Spur! Music: “A Part of My Heart” by Claybrook Penn

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After a few season of coming to grips with our Mumm 36 racing yacht and optimising her sail plan we were finally in a positions to win races. A stripped out racing yacht like a Mumm 36 needs to be sailed on the limit at all times to keep you in races against boats with more forgiving IRC ratings. For the team at Bottom Up Boats it more often than not it came down to the crew work if you wanted to separate yourself from the chasing pack. One of the most magical memories from our time on the Mumm 36 was this peel from the Code Zero to the A-Sail on a short course race in the season ending frosties regatta at Strangford Lough Yacht club. This slick transition with the crew working in complete harmony allowed the team on GTR to maintain top speed during the second to last mark round which help give them the race win by less than 10 seconds. If you would like to learn more about how the crew on GTR perfected this type of sail change take a look at the full video to hear more about what was going on board to make for the perfect mark round and peel. https://youtu.be/Qxr-gVgsjW0?si=-YvRmoOkJcoeIkya

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🚤 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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Spend time on the water with us this summer, and learn how to sail. Whether you're 7 or 17, we have a program for you. Visit nsc.ca/school for more information.

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