Tag Archives: Morris & Lorimer

Summer of ’42

Water Wag dinghy class historian Vincent Delany has uncovered more remarkable vintage sailing regatta footage at Dublin’s Irish Film Archive – this time in colour – showing vibrant regatta activity off Howth Harbour, County Dublin, in the summer of 1942. … Continue reading

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A Proud Bow

“Willie’s in town”, would always be my American friend Donn’s hail on spotting a William Fife design entering port. With thoughts recently sharply focused on close friends – their loved ones, homes and good old boats – living in the … Continue reading

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