Posted 17th February, 2012; written by jelly

My frozen valentine Column #2 – by jelly

My frozen valentine Column #2 – by jelly

Not only had the fitting frozen and broken, but the entire water supply to the pontoon was frozen solid.

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Posted 8th February, 2012; written by jelly

What winter woes? Column #1 – by jelly

What winter woes? Column #1 – by jelly

Winter as a live aboard. The first in a new series of regular columns by jelly.

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Posted 3rd February, 2012; written by Rob White

Replace Those Old Decals and Stripes!

Replace Those Old Decals and Stripes!

Naughty Gull Marine Graphics, a marine industry sign replication company, is proud to announce its short length remake service of multi-colour hull stripes for older boat and yachts that are being refurbished and cannot get the old stripes and origin

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Posted 28th November, 2011; written by Bob Orrell

Should Bugs or Boats Take Priority?

Should Bugs or Boats Take Priority?

Are Marine Conservation Areas and Marine National Parks a good idea? Almost certainly but there is no freedom to roam at sea, so what are the implications?

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Posted 24th November, 2011; written by Claire France

Boat Insurance, The good, the bad and the ugly

Boat Insurance, The good, the bad and the ugly

A sorry tale, with a happy ending)

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Posted 23rd April, 2011; written by Rob White

Carrick Castle, Loch Goil, now has Two 15 tonne Deep Water Visitors Moorings.

Carrick Castle, Loch Goil, now has Two 15 tonne Deep Water Visitors Moorings.

Yachts and other boats up to 15 tonnes visiting Loch Goil's Carrick Castle can use the club's blue visitor's mooring buoys one cable north of the castle. Free WiFi available too!

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Posted 1st February, 2011; written by Bob Orrell

Marinas – do they give value for money?

Marinas – do they give value for money?

Bob's thoughts about UK Marinas.

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Posted 8th December, 2010; written by Bob Orrell

Is An Amateur-Built Boat a Dodgy Investment?

Is An Amateur-Built Boat a Dodgy Investment?

The pros and cons of amateur built boats.

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Posted 4th December, 2010; written by Rob White

Free Liveaboard Magazine scheduled to launch in early 2011

 Free Liveaboard Magazine scheduled to launch in early 2011

A new FREE magazine for liveaboards and anyone interested in life on the water..

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Posted 1st December, 2010; written by jelly

Love at first sight? Column #0 – by jelly

Love at first sight? Column #0 – by jelly

Our first instalment from jelly. Sailor, writer and entrepreneur.

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Posted 21st November, 2010; written by Bob Orrell

Is a Yacht Surveyor Worth The Fee?

Is a Yacht Surveyor Worth The Fee?

Another great article from our sailing expert and Author Bob Orrell

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Posted 15th October, 2009; written by Rob White

Skipper fined for drunken sailing

A drunk skipper who had to be rescued when his boat ran aground on a beach has been fined £1,000.

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Posted 14th December, 2008; written by Rob White

Scottish Postgrad buys SCOD

Scottish Postgrad buys SCOD

John Macbeth, a Scottish postgraduate student today took possession of his new home, Dunderave a 1965 South Coast One Design from the previous owner.

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Posted 28th November, 2008; written by Claire France

Entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Gosport

Entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Gosport

Young couple JellyEllie and James have come up with an innovative way to finance their new boat/home.

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Posted 31st October, 2008; written by Rob White

Visitor's Mooring at Carrick Castle

A 15 tonne visitor's mooring with pickup is now available at Carrick Castle, Loch Goil.

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Blogger Biogs

A brief intro to our contributors.

Bob Orrell

Brings wide ranging articles from the pen of a skilled wordsmith and sailing veteran.

jelly

jelly shares insights into the life and loves of a liveaboard writer, sailor and young entrepreneur.

Claire France

Founder and former director of Western Horizon Yachts, Photographer, Web Techie, and reluctant blogger.

Rob White

If you've viewed one of our boats in Scotland the chances are you have met Rob, our voice of experience and enthusiasm.

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