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London International Boat Show preview

2011 is set to be the 35th year for the Cornish Crabber brand at the Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show, where they will be one of the few British sailboat builders exhibiting their traditionally styled Cornish Crabber range. The Little Ship Club will also be exhibiting again at London’s biggest and best-loved boating experience and discount tickets are available for members. Do please come and visit us at our stall at stand C85 in the North Hall and bring any friends along to see what wonderful opportunities the club has to offer.

Protests dismissed - Wild Oats wins line honours

The Sydney Hobart race committee protests against Wild Oats XI, line honours winner, and the British registered Ran (sixth place) were dismissed after a tense wait for the jury to deliberate. Titania of Cowes is safely in Hobart. Titania, with Sir Robin on board, finished at 1.11 am local time in 19th place in an elapsed time of 3 days, 12 hours, 11 minutes, 29 seconds.

FC: More Folly Fast Cruise Photos

Bill Lewis (Musyk) has supplied a number of photographs of the Fancy Dress Party at the Folly and some shots of Grey Goose during the December Fast Cruise

Wild Oats wins line honours - provisionally

The Race Committee has lodged a protest against Wild Oats XI and Ran for failing to report by HF radio from Green Cape. They reported only by telephone which does not comply, according to the committee.

Sydney Hobart - into the third day

Titania of Cowes now lying in 16th place. After a southerly gale overnight which saw more retirements, the wind is forecast to swing clockwise and give some high speed downwind sailing for the yachts further back in the fleet.

Sir Robin competes in Sydney Hobart race

This year’s Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, which started at 13:00 local time today in Sydney, is forecast to be as challenging as usual. Two "Southerly Busters" are forecast in the first 48 hours. The Southerly Buster occurs when the east Australian current runs against a southerly breeze causing a confused sea state and big waves.

Sailing & cruising videos on the website

Don't fancy the telly after your Christmas pudding? Why not have a(nother) look at some of the videos that have been posted on the Little Ship Club website (most by Colin Davies - many thanks again Colin), ranging from a balmy cruising charter in Croatia through a blustery weekend on Lutine to Alex Alley's People's Boat at high speed.

Little Ship Club members charter in Croatia

Little Ship Club members chartered a Bavaria 46 in Croatia September 2010. Skipper Ken Murray is an Honorary Life Member of the club who has skippered crews of youngsters in Tall Ships races for 30 years. Watch Colin Davies' video of the trip!

Lonely Christmas at sea for Velux 5 Oceans racers

Solo skippers face Christmas away from families and friends, with freeze dried curry instead of turkey. As you tuck into your turkey and trimmings surrounded by friends and family this Christmas, spare a thought for the intrepid skippers currently racing round the world solo in the VELUX 5 OCEANS yacht race.

Ad Valorem cruises from East Germany to Poland

Little Ship Club member Colin Davies is indefatigable with his video camera as well as with his wide ranging sailing cruises. Here's another brilliant video of the trip on Martin Roberts' Ad Valorem from East Germany to Poland.

Know your flags

A little Christmas teaser. Do you know your flags? Then what flag is this? Where and when would you have flown it?

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Tenth Cowes regatta for classic yachts dates

The British Classic Yacht Club (BCYC), in conjunction with their event sponsor Panerai, have announced the dates for the 10th edition of the Club's annual regatta renamed for 2011 as 'Panerai British Classic Week' next year's regatta in Cowes will run from Sunday, 17 to Saturday, 23 July. It is not yet known if Mary Lunn and ADATR will compete.

Folly Fast Cruise

After two weeks of sub zero temperatures and snow the thaw arrived just in time for the December Fast Cruise which was held in a balmy 4 to 5°C and light W to NW winds of 8 to 10 knots. 10 yachts and 50 club members enjoyed the heat wave over the weekend.

Had trouble exchanging gas cylinders?

Have you struggled to exchange gas cylinders in Europe? The RYA is looking for help to review the practicalities of buying gas in Europe. Whether you found it easy or difficult to replenish your gas supplies whilst boating abroad, they would like to hear from you.