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The photo above taken by Humber Keel and Sloop Preservation Society luminary Dave Everatt shows Humber sloop Spider T visiting Stockwith for the West Stockwith rally, which is jointly organised by the West Stockwith Yacht Club, the Canal River Trust and the Chesterfield Canal Trust. After all the troubles the weather and flooding has brought along … Continue reading “Spider T draws crowds at the West Stockwith rally”
The third of three videos recording Spider T’s voyage promoting Seafarers Awareness Week on behalf of the Sailors Childrens Society. This section covers the section from Whitby to Bridlington, Hull and back home at Keadby Lock on the Trent, not far from where that river joins the mighty Humber. The trip was sponsored by ABP. … Continue reading “Spider T – third YouTube video in support of Seafarers Awareness Week”
Spider T sets off on a mission to promote the important work of the the charity the Sailors’ Children’s Society. The trip was made possible by sponsorship provided by ABP.