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Links
Here are some links that may be of interest:
Sailing Clubs
Sailing Websites
Weather and Tides
Useful Sites (sailing related)
General
 

Sailing Clubs


Lark Association arrow
This is the website for the Lark Association. A great boat to sail and a really nice bunch of people.
If you own a Lark this is the site for you and if don't own one they'll help you get one, set it up and join in some competitive racing. 
 
Shearwater Sailing Club arrow
This is a link to our local sailing club of which we are all members. Based in Wiltshire, Shearwater is a small very friendly club with good handicap racing and social events. They also have a nice website. 
 
West Wilts Youth Sailing Association arrow
This is the website for West Wilts Youth Sailing Association. Based in Westbury in Wiltshire, they are a charitable trust that trains kids from 8 - 16 years to sail. They are an RYA training centre completely run by volunteers and we know about them because we are volunteer instructors here!!!! 
 
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Sailing Websites


All at Sea arrow
Britain’s most read waterfront newspaper.
It's the one they give away to sailing clubs, marinas and chandlers. Their website has loads of interesting stuff, including boats for sale, boat tests and watersports news.  
 
Dinghy Sailing Magazine arrow
For those of you haven't seen it before this is the website for Dinghy Sailing Magazine. Lots of cool stuff including news, coaching, boats for sale and a sailing forum. 
 
ETCSS arrow
If you're looking for a powerboat, sailing or cruising instructor this is the site of a friend of ours. He's also a country dance caller!!  
 
MR Zapcat Round Britain Singlehanded arrow
MR Zapcat's round Britain Singlehanded. Neil Bainbridge's attempt to round Britain in a "Gemini zapcat" powerboat for charity. 
 
Royal Yachting Association arrow
The RYA's website, with information about everything to do with watersports. Including dinghies, yachts, powerboats, inland waterways and windsurfing. Also details of sailing courses for both beginners and experts. 
 
Sapphire Yachting arrow
Yacht charters and RYA sailing school based on the Greek island of Skiathos. Run by Pam and Stewart, this is a fantastic company and it is a pleasure to recommend them.  
 
UK Sailing Index arrow
This is the site of the UK sailing index. There is loads of information here including clubs, classes, weather, sailing schools, you name it, it's all here. 
 
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Weather and Tides


Synoptic arrow
This link to the Met Office website shows the latest synoptic chart for the UK. 
 
Tides arrow
This is the BBC weather site, it has loads of really useful information about tides and lots of sailing related weather features. 
 
Satellite images arrow
This the Met Office website and this link takes you directly to the latest satellite weather image of the UK  
 
Weather forecasts for sailing arrow
This link is to the Met Office website and has all their latest marine forcasts. Including inshore waters, shipping forecast and gale warnings. 
 
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Useful Sites


Farthingale Costumiers arrow
If you're looking for really cool sailing related fancy dress such as pirates or Navy uniforms (even Nelson!) or if you want high quality costumes for any event this Bath based company will be able to help. They did fantasic pirate outfits for us recently, real "Pirates of the Caribbean" stuff.  
 
Marine One Limited arrow
Marine One are friends of the Crest of a Wave team and they build Evolution 38 working boats aimed at the charter, diving and angling markets. They also operate their own diving charter boat out of Portland in Dorset. If you are looking for a small friendly company to build your working boat give them a call.  
 
Turtle Reality arrow
This is the company who built our website. If you're looking for a small, friendly and professional website design company, who won't baffle you with computer talk. This is the one! 
 
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General


J and L Industrial Paints arrow
This company manufacture marine paints. So if you are looking for that special colour to finish your boat, give them a call.  
 
Pyretta's Lair arrow
This is something really different for all you pirate fans out there. Based in the heart of Scotland, they sell Gothic and Punk Clothing,
Lingerie, Decor, Accessories, Spooky Dolls and Rock Merchandise. Petite
to Plus Size. Free Shipping and gift with every order.
 
 
Urban Surfer arrow
Urban Surfer is the premiere boardstore for all your surf and snowboarding needs. They have been providing the very best brands to the South-West and beyond for over a decade since 1995 and pride themselves on holding a full range of hardware, clothing, footwear and everything else you'll ever need.  
 
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