The Log
What to take on a sailing trip
As any seasoned sailor will know, packing for a sailing trip can be a challenge because space is very limited on a boat. Here is a rough guide o...
"A proper Swallows and Amazons jumper" - a shining review by Cat Holman for Watercraft Magazine
What a lovely surprise to find such a shining review of our Pelmo jumper by Cat Holman in Watercraft magazine.
You can read the full review below ...
Rum & the Sea
Man’s desire to travel farther and farther across oceans provided several difficulties when it came to supplies (and most importantly what to drink...
Shackleton's Endurance Found!
Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship ‘Endurance’ has been found in the Weddell Sea 107 years after it was crushed by ice and sank to the freezing depths. L...
The hunt for Shackleton's Endurance wreck begins in Antarctica
A century after Ernest Shackleton's ship Endurance was crushed by a pack of ice in 1915, a team of modern adventurers are setting sail to the Antar...
Sir Ernest Shackleton & Arthur Beale
Yesterday marked the 100 year anniversary of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s untimely death aboard the vessel 'Quest' on his final expedition to Antarctica...
Oiled Wool Pullovers, Submariner Jumpers, Sailors Roll Necks and why you need one!
They come under many names, but they haven't changed much through the centuries! Oiled Wool Pullovers have been an essential piece of kit for gener...
Layering - the sailors secret for a cold night watch!
Every adventurer knows the importance of layering clothing to maintain your temperature in the 'goldilocks' zone - not too hot and not too cold!
We...
Have you seen the new Bond film?
Have you seen the new Bond film yet? Well... when you do, keep an eye out for some of Arthur Beale's traditional boat ware, including the red ensig...
Wooden Boats Saved by the Bell! The Covers are Coming Off!
There have been quite a few anxious wooden boat owners wondering when they can dunk their precious boats in the briny to stop them drying out. Now ...
Building and Sailing a Traditional Wooden Boat in The Arctic: An expedition to Jan Mayen and East Greenland
A talk by Will Stirling
Will built the stunning yacht "Integrity". It is one of the most beautiful yachts sailing today with proper traditional...
Arthur Beale wasn’t always a Yacht Chandler! 05
We supplied many prestigious explorers and mountaineers. Our next few posts will cover just a few of our surprising clients.
Tim Severin Timoth...
