The News, Culture and Practice of Sailing woodenboats
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FLOTSAM Mark Chew FLOTSAM Mark Chew

Embracing Friendship Across the Seas.

With the goal of preserving traditional boat-building techniques and a great understanding of their relevance in contemporary times, his presence at the festival would be certain to captivate and inspire boat enthusiasts, historians, and sustainability advocates alike.

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TOM'S ADVENTURE Mark Chew TOM'S ADVENTURE Mark Chew

Kia Orana Tom

MAIWAR slipped quietly into the lagoon at Penrhyn Island At 5 pm on Friday 9 December 2022 local time. This marked the completion of the first leg of Tom’s Pacific crossing.

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