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JollySwagman's skipper Mike Coates is a blue-water sailor, a commercial yachtmaster, a former boat builder, rigger and boat yard owner who is widely known and respected in the sailing community through his columns in Practical Boat Owner.

This site brings his many years of experience to both the sailor in need of technical help as well as the sailing community at ;arge.

Mike is available for marine consultancy, lecturing and after dinner speaking.