LINKS TO OTHER INTERESTING NAUTICAL SITES
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This is the main Dinghy Cruising Association site, although not kept as
up-to-date as it might be.  It was created by member Johnny Adams, more for a
bit of fun than for any serious purpose, and he can't quite believe how popular
it has become.  It is a very good site for new or prospective DCA members to
find all about what goes on in the DCA.
Dinghy Cruising Association
a very popular discussion site, also created by Johnny Adams, and much more
heavily used than Micro Cruisers.  Most of the contributors sail in the North
West area.  Some of the contributors seem to have nothing else to do other
than sit all day in front of their computers!
Open Boat - The main DCA dicussion site
Shipping movements in the Solent
Thanks to David Sumner for sending the link to this site - it is great fun, and
also of educational interest.  You can follow the movement of shipping in the
Solent, see webcam photos of various viewpoints around the area, including
live pictures of Portsmouth Harbour entrance, learn about and view photos of
the various ships, where they are bound, what type of vessels they are,
whether anchored or under weigh, etc.
Building and sailing of Paradox Little Jim
Even if you've no intention of building a Paradox, this site of Alastair's is very
interesting and the
Paradox is a remarkable boat.  He has included accounts of
his earliest cruises and these alone are well worth reading.
Ray Ellard from Australia discovered this site by accident and sent it to me
because he thought it would be of interest to members.  Quite right too!  It
shows aerial views of all, or many of, the Solent shoals, although you need to
be familiar with the area to be able to identify where they are.
Aerial views of Solent shallows
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The Flying Pig
A short narrative and half-a-dozen photos on the construction and sailing of
Keith Holdsworth's little boat,  
Flying Pig.
Skipper 17 Owners
Skipper 17 Owners
Useful site for anyone owning or thinking of purchasing a Skipper 17 or
Eagle 525.
Around-in-Ten
Website for proposed round-the-world race for ten footers
Cormorant owners
Created to help Cormorant owners (the original Cormorant) share their
experiences, seek solutions to problems, etc.
This discussion site was designed mainly for South Coast DCA members, but
anyone can join subject to approval by the site managers.  It is a good place for
keeping in touch with south coast activities and viewing members' photos.
Dinghy Cruising Solent