Conor Symonds

Cape Yachts & Gtechniq Marine: Built for Adventure. Protected by Science. At Cape Yachts, we believe every journey on the water should feel exceptional — from the moment you step aboard to the memories you take home after the sails are down. That’s why we’re delighted to announce our new partnership with Gtechniq Marine, a globally respected leader in surface protection technology. Together, we’re bringing even greater value, protection and peace of mind to every new Cape Yacht delivered. A...

Drascombe Lugger ~ "The Girl Christina" Featured Boat: The Girl Christina – A Beautifully Refinished Drascombe Lugger There are few small sailing boats that command the same affection and respect as the Drascombe Lugger. Timeless in appearance, dependable under sail, and deeply rooted in British maritime heritage, the Lugger has become one of the most recognisable traditional trailer sailers ever built. Our featured boat, The Girl Christina, is a particularly fine example. Built at the...

The Floss — A Rare 1937 Humber Keel with Nearly 90 Years of Working Heritage There are historic boats, and then there are vessels like The Floss — ships that carry the character, craftsmanship, and industrial story of Britain’s waterways in every rivet and plate. Built in 1937 by the respected J.S. Watson yard in Gainsborough, The Floss is an original iron-hulled Humber Keel, a class of vessel that once formed the backbone of trade across the Humber estuary and inland waterways of Yorkshire...