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    Waiting for the tide

    Jun 10, 2021 1 minute
    Rob Melotti

    with the editor

    DIY boatbuilding

    Great news from regular contributor Nic Compton this month. Regular readers will remember that Nic set up a Facebook Group for DIY builders of the Western Skiff – the 14ft Nigel Irens/Ed Burnett-designed rowing

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