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
The small gaff-rigged cruiser Petrel makes her way back through Rye Harbour. As usual, double-click on the images for a larger picture Four images of Petrel making for sea, out on Rye Bay, and making her way back to the harbour A few photos taken at Rye Harbour today, Boxing Day 2007. There were a … Continue reading “Christmas at Rye Harbour – and a handsome old motor launch hull for sale”
Bawley Vivid, built in 1860 A friend of mine is secretly a little in love with someone else’s boat. His own is a sweet and well cared-for craft, but some small part of his tortured heart lies elsewhere, and his heart lifts as he sees the other object of his desires making way down the … Continue reading “A little in love with a bawley”
[ad name=”intheboatshed-post”] We’ve received this informative email from Nick Gates, the guy who restored the small zulu we featured in an earlier post. ‘Just been sent the link to your site by a friend. Very enjoyable! Glad to see our boat Ocean Pearl featured. The jury is out as to her correct type. Mike Smylie … Continue reading “A second look at the small zulu Ocean Pearl restored by Nick Gates”