The News, Culture and Practice of Sailing woodenboats
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FOR SALE Mark Chew FOR SALE Mark Chew

ALICIA- writing the next chapter

Chris Crerar was a great supported of SWS. He wrote some heartfelt articles that told of the highs and lows of owning wooden boats. Many of our readers were absorbed by a deep seated honesty in his writing style

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CRUISING Mark Chew CRUISING Mark Chew

THE VOYAGE OF HUIA

I continued to look at the weather incessantly, until December came around – at last a double high pressure system lay over Victoria, producing a week of pleasant but windless days. It wasn't an idyllic northwesterly, but it was something. This was my chance.

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BOOK REVIEWS Mark Chew BOOK REVIEWS Mark Chew

“The Tradition Lives On”

If you are heading to southern Australian waters, there is a fair chance that you will spot a gaff rigged wooden boat sailing or cruising along the shoreline. And when in full sail they are magnificent in their graceful movement through the water.

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