and so to sea
Messing about in the Bay on a blustery August day. The new leeboards are working well even though the gybing is a bit messy with only...
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Aug 21, 20191 min read
Its done!
Our new leeboards have been made and mounted in just two weeks. From a trailer load of 100 x 250 oak beams (weighing 1.4 tonnes !) into...
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Jul 19, 20191 min read
Dartmouth Regatta
Hot from our successes at the Falmouth Classics Regatta (well we got round the course unscathed!) we are entering the gaffers races at...
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Jun 21, 20191 min read
location location location
Somehow we managed to moor right next to the beer stall at the English Braids Falmouth Classics and became the stage for a shanty choir! ...
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Jun 4, 20191 min read
Last Minute 50% offer for Taking part in the Falmonth Classics Regatta and deliveries from Dartmouth
The weather looks good for the next week or two, and we have spaces available at our last minute 50% rate. So why not come and join us in...
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May 27, 20191 min read
A full spread of canvas
Snark has six sails; main, mizzen, foresail, jib, jib topsail, topsail. Together they measure over 2150 sq ft of canvas; an awesome...
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May 27, 20191 min read
Early morning mist
The Dart river is surrounded by hills and on a still spring night the cool air settles in the valley bottom and the moisture from the...
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Apr 27, 20191 min read
Last Minute 50% offer for May Bank Holiday Retreat
'A memorable break - the combination of the sea, Devon, yoga, good company and great food.' feedback from a guest at our last retreat...
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Apr 27, 20191 min read
'Great. Thank you. I really enjoyed the experience.'
Some feed back from our early season events. 'Thank you both very much for your hospitality over the weekend - it was quite wonderful to...
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Apr 23, 20191 min read
Easter Retreat in Start Bay
For those who looked at the site and thought,'Easter, a bit early to be out on the water, wont it be chilly etc.' eat your heart out, we...
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Apr 19, 20191 min read
'Money for new rope'
Today we have replaced some expensive rope with some very expensive rope, both from English Brands. To be fair their rope is very good...
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Apr 16, 20191 min read
Fishing boats in Wuxi
Wuxi, where this picture was taken, is the ancestral home of Qiao, the first mate on Snark. Her grandfather was a barge captain on the...
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Apr 15, 20191 min read
Open Day postponed
Unfortunately due to the Town Pontoon in Dartmouth not being available to us during the daytime, we have to postpone the Open Day...
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Apr 12, 20191 min read
Last Minute Offer
*** 50% last minute offer on Easter Retreat *** 50% off Not yet decided how to chill over Easter? We have places left on our on-board,...
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Apr 11, 20194 min read
The rhythms of the Snark
Life aboard our sailing barge Snark follows the rhythms of the world. The changing seasons dictate the length of the day and bring fine...
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