What to give the sailor in your life? Look no further! Nautical art Patricia Edith Mary Thompson’s work includes a range of sailing scenes, some painted in atmospheric style over nautical ...
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This superbly-built and finely finished gunmetal porthole is now available from Traditional Boat Supplies, and has been fitted with safety glass, a backing plate and two lugs for a much tighter f...
https://www.classicboat.co.uk/sailing-equipment/a-well-engineered-porthole/
WE’RE big fans of these Hatteras newsboy-style caps from Stetson, of cowboy hat fame. They are well made and stay in place even in a hatful of wind. And on hot days in summer the plain linen mo...
https://www.classicboat.co.uk/sailing-equipment/fabulous-hatteras/
Billy Ruffian Leander These traditional, handmade British moccasin deck shoes have a flat sole for good grip and feel fabulous when you slip them on. In fact, they mould so well to your feet you ...
https://www.classicboat.co.uk/sailing-equipment/billy-ruffian-leander-boat-shoes/
In the June issue, in our special traditional tool section, Robin Gates extolled the properties of the Gentleman’s saw. And so we’re delighted to find that these are still available, being ma...
We love this compact and ingenious little number for camper-sailing or picnic use on the riverbank. It’s lightweight, in quite robust stainless steel and packs into itself beautifully, but the ...
https://www.classicboat.co.uk/sailing-equipment/wild-woodgas-stove/
Over the years, we’ve tested everything from oversized watches to new inventions. Here are our favourites in no particular order. Subscribe to CB here. FEIN MULTIMASTER The post Top 20 bes...
https://www.classicboat.co.uk/lazerette/top-20-best-sailing-gear-of-2013/
Antarctic exploration is about as tough as it gets, particularly in a classic boat, says Shackleton Epic’s Seb Coulthard. Our June issue is now on sale! Subscribe here Shackleton Epic Expedi...
https://www.classicboat.co.uk/practical-advice/systems/shackleton-voyage-the-kit-they-used/
Classic Marine usually stocks plenty of “old-looking” rowlocks. And these are their tender variety – in gunmetal. The crutches have a 2in (50mm) gate with a ½in (12mm) shank and are the ri...
https://www.classicboat.co.uk/lazerette/gunmetal-tender-rowlocks/
Suunto’s Elementum Ventus is a serious watch for the serious sailor. It sports a backlight, barometric pressure trend graph with 24-hour memory, water resistance to 328ft (100m), compass and ti...
https://www.classicboat.co.uk/sailing-equipment/suunto-elementum-ventis-watch/