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Flotsam & Jetsam 03.07.26
This week, More GOLDEN RULES, ADVENTURESS, AMOC, about trawling, and much more.
Flotsam & Jetsam 26.06.26
This week, Gaffs at Noosa, CO2 in a lake, protecting Polynesia, Fife assembly, John Welsford speaks…. and more
A Sailing Boat Which Carries a Four Corned Mainsail.
PS we don't have sail numbers as per the regatta sailing instructions because skiffs using characteristic unique symbols out date sail numbers.
Consider a holiday in Queensland!
There are two enticing small craft events on offer, both with a proven track record and within a fortnight and 60kms of each other.
Grass Roots Queensland Style
If there’s one thing we’ve learned over the last six months publishing articles on SWS it’s that the events that do best are created by enthusiasts on the ground, having an idea and then making it happen.