The Log

Sara and Will Stirling Win Classic Boater(s) of the Year Award

Congratulations to Will and Sara for picking up the coveted Classic Boater of the Year Award. It's hard to know how they pack it all in. They run two boatyards – No 1 Covered Slip in Plymouth and ...

Ways to Stay Safe

This should definitely keep the virus out! Actually this is Lex in his diving gear last summer. He had seen our famous Beerenberg Roll Neck Pullover and thought it would be just the thing to keep ...

Update on our response Covid-19 - The Shop is Closed, but we're Open Online

We have decided to extend our weekend closure into next week and beyond, until we feel it is safe to reopen. We are constantly following the updated Government and World Health Organisation's advic...

Arthur Beale Closed this Weekend – Unless You Need Something!

We’ve never seen Shaftesbury Avenue so quiet, and we’re sorry to say that because of this we won’t be opening the shop this Saturday or Sunday – UNLESS you need to come in and pick something up! I...

What planets are they from?

Corona Virus is just one of those problems we have to cope with but Arthur Beale also has to contend with the thoughtless actions of the Local Council and our Letting Agents! Neal Street, just ar...

Classic Boater of the Year Awards - Vote Now!

Sara and Will Stirling have been nominated for the Classic Boat Awards 2020. Are Will and Sara Stirling Britain’s busiest boatbuilding couple? They run two boatyards – No 1 Covered Slip in Plymo...

Interesting Thames Tides

There wasn't much water in the river yesterday despite it being well past the time for low tide. It seems to be 2.3 m below predicted which sounds like a lot below to me. These strong SW winds must...

Our January sale is now on!

Our New Arctic Sea Boot Socks Have Arrived!

These wool socks are NATO approved for extreme cold weather expeditions. Proven in the Arctic by the Swedish Army. made from British Wool with polyamide for long lasting strength. The extra thick t...

Last Posting Dates - Don't hang around!

If you haven't done your Christmas Shopping yet - and I haven't - then you had better get a move on. If you want to order online from our lovely shop the last posting dates are looming: And if you...