Dismasted offshore: how one man got his boat home
When Jock Hamilton’s 33ft Wauquiez Gladiateur dismasted offshore, 500 miles from land, he created a jury rig before sailing 1,500 miles home
Source: yachtingmonthly.com
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Change must come from within
I have been following the ongoing debate over the issue of female participation in squads at the Lerwick Up Helly Aa junior and senior festivals. I have previously stated my personal opinion to Shetland News and The Shetland Times that women should be allowed to participate...
Source: shetnews.co.uk
Hamilton renews call for council convener to facilitate Up Helly Aa talks
EQUALITY campaigner Peter Hamilton has renewed his appeal to council convener Malcolm Bell to facilitate talks which he hopes could result in women and girls being able to fully participate in the Lerwick and the Junior Up Helly Aa festivals. Hamilton says his main contention is...
Source: shetnews.co.uk
Whale injured by boat propeller is recovering - Victoria Times Colonist
Hope was spotted swimming with Stingray, on Dec. 14 near Denman Island and, most recently, on Jan. 24 near Campbell River. The wound, which split the young whale’s back, seemed to be healing.
Source: timescolonist.com
'It should never have come to this' – open letter to the Lerwick Up Helly Aa committee
Sirs, I write with increased concern for the future of your splendid festival. This is informed by my considerable disappointment that the convenor of Shetland Islands Council is still claiming to believe his internal legal advice. Please realise you will not continue to be...
Source: shetnews.co.uk