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FOR SALE Mark Chew FOR SALE Mark Chew

The End of the Affair

A lot of thought went into how she should look and It was about this time that one of the crew said, “this would be a great boat to take to Southport”. There is a world of difference between harbour racing and heading offshore for a 400-mile race, as I was about to find out.

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RACING, DESIGNERS Charlie Salter RACING, DESIGNERS Charlie Salter

Who is Knud Reimers?

Most sailors know Knud Reimers’ Tumlaren sailed in Australia since 1937. But it’s just one boat in a huge folio of successful designs over six decades. Here’s a look at Reimers and his boats.

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RESTORATION, FILM, INTERVIEWS Mark Chew RESTORATION, FILM, INTERVIEWS Mark Chew

YVONNE- A Small syndicate, hands on Restoration

Today we talk with the three most active members of the YVONNE 97 syndicate, about the restoration of Port Phillip’s famous Tumlaren. And like so many of the best wooden boat stories, its not really about the craft, its more about the people, the friendships and the philosophies embedded into the project. Sit back, enjoy, and hopefully be inspired.

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