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Intheboatshed.net as it approaches its 200,000th hit
200,000 seems like a big number for a weblog devoted a such a niche subject. It’s great that we’re reaching lots of people!
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New Nick Smith 12-footer at Salcombe
While I was whooping it up in Paris this weekend, another set of photos arrived from boatbuilder Nick Smith over the weekend. Here’s what he had to say:
‘I am back from NZ and have just completed a 12 foot six runabout, mahogany on oak, pictured here in Salcombe harbour – that’s my brother sitting on the pontoon.
The other pictures are of the sistership Bumble which you have seen before, on the Thames. In the first, she’s fully laden and under full power. The second comes from a Stuart Turner event.
‘I will be exhibiting again at Beale Park Thames Traditional Boat Show, from the 6th to 8th June this year.
‘The last picture is of the steam launch SL Puffin under steam on the Beaulieu River.
‘Regards, Nick”
Thanks Nick – I’m sure intheboatshed.net readers will admire your boats!
Nick’s a member of the Wooden Boatbuilder’s Trade Association, and you can read more about him here:
Nick Smith at the WBTA website
Take a look at our extensive coverage of last year’s Beale Park Boat Show.
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Scenes from earlier Beale Park Thames Boat Shows. Could that be Adrian Morgan
and the editor of Classic Boat in the pretty double-ender?
Spring is almost upon us in Southern England, and together with the first blossoms and soft new leaves on the hawthorn comes a press release announcing the Beale Park Boat Show for 2008.
This year it runs from the 6th to the 8th of June.
Set around a scenic seven-acre lake by the River Thames in Berkshire, the show’s best feature is that visitors can take to the water in a variety of boats, including dinghies, canoes and coracles.
Children and partners not entirely in thrall to a well-placed boat nail can enjoy a range of entertainments including live music, a demonstration by Newfoundland dogs, a climbing wall, Mr Toad and various children’s activities. There will also be boating displays on the lake, stalls selling specialist foods and, of course, a beer tent.
Tickets can be bought in advance online via the Beale Park website, or by phone on 0118 976 7498.
I hope to get to the show myself on one of the days – you’ll recognise me in a moment, as I’ll be the guy rushing around photographing everything that looks remotely interesting!
Beale is the most important wooden boat show I know of in in England and Wales. Take a look at our extensive coverage of last year’s event.
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