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Boat
- 60 boats to enter Sark to Jersey rowing race
- June 5, 2013
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Almost 60 boats will be included in this year’s 2013 rowing race from Sark to Jersey.The race is set to take place on the 22nd June where Guernsey’s reigning champions Geomarine will defend their title along with 22 other crews competing in the race. This year there are a number of novice crews taking part along with the youngest competitor, … More
- 5 Tips for First-Time Boaters
- May 15, 2013
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If you are taking up sailing, your first and primary concern must be safety. It can be tempting to rush out onto the water before you’ve arranged all the logistics, but it is well and truly worth it for peace of mind. The repair of damage to your boat can create a hefty financial dent if you are uninsured. With … More
- Two rescued from sailing boat
- May 8, 2013
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A lifeboat crew has rescued a male and female from a sailing boat after their vessel ran into problems as a result of bad weather. The man and woman were towed into Falmouth at about 22.30 BST last night (May 7th), according to a report by the Cornishman. Fowey Lifeboat was called out to deal with the incident after the … More
- The Thomas Keller Medal 2013 – Boat Insurance with E&L
- May 8, 2013
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E&L® Insurance provides specialist niche insurance products. The company is a well known and established provider of personal line niche schemes and have been in business for more than 75 years. Striving to provide a first class claims and customer service on products that offer comprehensive cover and competitive premiums for a variety of insurance products, the firm is one … More
- Man injured in boat fire
- May 2, 2013
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A man was treated for smoke inhalation, as well as cuts and bruises, after a boat fire in the north-east of England. The male, who is in his 40s, climbed back into the boat at Hartlepool Marina to rescue a pair of cats who were still inside the vessel. Both of the animals, as well as a woman who was … More
- Turning Your Narrowboat into a Riverside Cafe
- May 1, 2013
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Over the past few years, more and more narrowboat owners have turned their narrowboats into attractive riverside cafés, allowing customers the pleasure of relaxing in peace, on the side of the river with a drink or a bite to eat. They have become extremely fashionable and when you consider the attraction of kicking back on the riverside, watching the boats … More
- Family rescued from Solent boat fire
- April 26, 2013
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A number of people had to be rescued from a motor boat in the Solent after it caught fire. The family of four were a mile from the coast when the engine of their 36 ft leisure cruiser burst into flames on Sunday evening (April 21st). Another boat was close by and was able to pick them up before a … More
- Boat owners warned of fire risk
- April 8, 2013
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Firefighters in Staffordshire have been urging boat owners to do more to minimise their risk of fire after a series of blazes on vessels in the past year. The Burton Mail reports the latest advice comes after an incident last year when a mother and daughter narrowly escaped injury after an electrical fault resulted in a narrowboat going up in … More
- Boat owner hit by arson attack
- March 26, 2013
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Boat insurance could come in handy for the South Wales resident whose personal property was the target of what the local fire service has called a deliberate arson attack. As reported by the South Wales Argus, the incident took place in Caldicot. Fire crews from three stations attended the scene, with the blaze taking an hour to extinguish. In addition … More
- Life’s tough when your yacht is ONLY 155-foot long…
- March 20, 2013
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Elin Nordegren, 33 is Tiger Woods’ ex-wife and has certainly been on a yacht or two in her time. Her new billionaire boyfriend, coal magnate Chris Cline parked his 164-foot yacht right in front of Tiger’s 155-foot yacht on Florida’s Jupiter Island. It is thought that Elin and Chris took great pleasure in docking the $30million, 9 foot longer yacht … More