BOATRACE – Cardiff v Swansea

The eighth Welsh Varsity Boat Race, between Swansea University and Cardiff University Rowing Clubs, took place on the River Taff in Cardiff over the weekend.

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GRAFFITI – DuDug Project in North Wales

A familiar sight to many on the North Wales coast and now a re-invented landmark in it’s own right. What was once a passenger ferry has been transformed into an art gallery featuring graffiti and street art. The Duke of Lancaster was a passenger ferry built in 1956 but was designed to operate not only […]

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VIDEO-Cardiff Bay Speedboat Ride

It was a relative’s Birthday and most of his friends were invited along to ride around Cardiff Bay and the Bristol Channel courtesy of The Bay Island Voyages. The vessel left Mermaid Quay and headed towards the barrage, where after a small wait for the gates to close and water levels to adjust, they then […]

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Excavation begins in the River Taff

Excavation works began in earnest on the River Taff, where it flows under Canton Bridge, in the City Centre of Cardiff this week. The work is being carried out to deepen the river to allow safe passage of larger vessels which serve the network of stops from Cardiff Bay and Penarth – which stop as […]

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Zapcat Powerboat Racing in Barry Island.

The weather forecast was looking quite bleak with rain and moderate winds on the cards. Luckily the odd shower didnt last more than a few minutes and so the Zapcat Grand Prix 2010 could take place at Whitmore Bay (that’s Barry Island beach to you and me!) It is now the second year that Barry […]

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VIDEO-Speedboat in Cardiff Bay

A video featuring my nephew and his mates on a speedboat ride around Cardiff Bay as part of his Birthday Present!

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