Diving centre has a different way of saying goodbye it’s a case of ‘cheers dive!’ two Cardiff buses have been captured on film submerged in a quarry near Chepstow. But don’t worry, they haven’t veered wildly off course and ended up underwater in some bizarre accident, the two former members of the Cardiff Bus fleet […]
On the Water
Afternoon tea, cakes and prosecco on a boat around Cardiff Bay
Afternoon tea has become a slightly overdone go-to treat, whether it’s with friends on the weekend, part of a hen do or for a special occasion. I’ve had good, I’ve had bad, but I’ve never had one on a boat before and low and behold, I loved it. I took my mam along for the […]
Llanishen Reservoir and how it’s finally being filled with water
Llanishen Reservoir is finally being filled back up again a decade after it was drained and abandoned. Stunning shots taken by drone on a frosty January morning show just how much work has been done over the last decade to restore the two reservoirs to their former glory. As Welsh Water has progressed its restoration […]
Cardiff Accessibility For Tourists
Cardiff Accessibility for the estimated that the UK population will rise to 74 million by 2039, according to data from the Office of National Statistics, will make accessibility more important than ever to ensure that we cater to the needs of all our citizens when they’re on holiday. Whether it’s an afternoon of culture you’re […]
3 Must-Visit Diving Sites Near Cardiff
There are some excellent diving sites not far from Cardiff and while every year more than 18.3 million visitors descend upon Cardiff, eager to explore its countless castles and to find out first-hand why it is known as the City of Arcades (the city boasts the largest concentration of Edwardian, Victorian and modern-day indoor shopping […]
Trailer suspension replacement
Trailer suspension replacement is quite simple if the trailer is constructed in such a way that the unit can be replaced by simply bolting on a new one. With age the suspension units can sag as the rubber becomes tired and loses its spring often becoming permanently deformed. Many types of dinghy trailer were constructed […]
Whipping Knots and Splicing
Whipping Knots and Splicing when out sailing is an important skill. Frayed rope ends can be really annoying. many sailors concentrate on sailing and don’t find time to learn techniques on how to whip rope ends. Splice two ropes together or tie specialist knots so we have put together a collection of videos to keep […]
Dainty Duck Flying Fifteen prototype – More than one?
I know it’s difficult to believe but an announcement on ebay of the sale of “Dainty Duck” one of the very early flying fifteens has caused a bit of a stir! The ‘Dainty Duck” is advertised in deepest west wales. Llanfyrnach, Pembrokeshire to be precise. The reason, well a fully restored version was seen at […]
Extreme Sailing Report – Extreme 40
Extreme sailing report for Saturday June 24th. Wind recorded 12 knots SW, though it must be said the gusts added 5 knots to that! Given the rain the previous day the sun shined through the high cloud. On the water the extreme 40 ‘s delighted the crowds ashore, with no real dominant boat there were […]
Extreme Sailing Cardiff Bay
Extreme Sailing is the name and also a very good description of the sport. The location for what is described as Act 6 is in Cardiff Bay. What is interesting about this years offering is the mixture of sailing events with the kids sailing dinghy the optimist, in a racing program that includes 40 foot racing catamarans. […]