Gavin Atkin's weblog for the sort of people who like looking inside boat sheds. It's about old boats, traditional boats, boat building, restoration, the sea and the North Kent Coast
FaithThis one was built by Fabian Bush of Rowhedge in Essex. I wish I had more information about winkle brigs to share but I haven’t – there’s very little online that I can find – and Google is full of the very different little plastic weekender of the same name. Here’s just a little information … Continue reading “Fabian Bush builds a winkle brig”
I’ve just remembered that I haven’t yet shared these photos to share of Lodestar publisher Richard Wynne’s new sail and oar dinghy – so here they are. It’s an example of the very appealing François Vivier-designed Aber built for Richard at Rowhedge by Fabian Bush, who showed it at the Beale Park show last month. … Continue reading “Fabian Bush builds a François Vivier Aber dinghy”
I’m most grateful to Chris Perkins for giving me permission to raid his impressive collection of photos from this year’s Beale Park Boat and Outdoor Show. Chris is a lovely, meticulous photographer, and seems to have the knack of being unobtrusive when he’s shooting – no-one in his shots seems to pose for the camera! … Continue reading “Chris Perkins’ photos from the Beale Park Boat and Outdoor Show”