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
[ad name=”intheboatshed-post”] ‘With a fully battened mainsail, a total sail area of 20sq metres and two sliding seats, Charles Currey’s converted airborne lifeboat has an exciting performance. Photo: Charles Currey’ As usual, click on the thumbnail for a larger photo. I’ve seen a converted airborne lifeboat sailing, but not for some years – so I … Continue reading “Airborne lifeboat converted for racing”
[ad name=”intheboatshed-post”] Uffa Fox’s airborne lifeboat at the Classic Boat Museum, Newport I’ve posted about the airborne lifeboat before – see Uffa Fox’s airborne lifeboat at the Museum of the Broads and Uffa Fox’s great and lasting memorial – the Airborne Lifeboat – but I’m delighted that Julie’s photo of the example at the Classic … Continue reading “Uffa Fox’s airborne lifeboat – at last a nice clear photograph!”
[ad name=”intheboatshed-post”] Airborne lifeboat at the Museum of the Broads. Notice the unusual Saildrive engine it used on a stand in front, and also the Norfolk punt on display beneath. Click on the photo for a larger image This airborne lifeboat is one of the Museum of the Broads’ great treasures. Note the Saildrive engine … Continue reading “Uffa Fox’s airborne lifeboat at the Museum of the Broads”