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
I recently sent reader and occasional contributor Keith Johnstone a message I had received from another reader. Keith kindly dealt with the message, there followed a remarkable coincidence, and then out came some amazing memories. I’ll let Keith tell the story: Hi Gavin – When you sent me the e-mail saying that a chap wanted … Continue reading “The story of Nor West 34 building in England”
Nick Smith tells me that Bamboo Viper, a 2ft launch he built in 2004 is for sale. The Viper is larch on oak, copper fastened, 20ft length overall, 6ft in beam and fittend with a 2YM 15hp Yanmar inboard diesel. Lying at Salcombe, Devon. Nick says she’s a great sea boat, ideal for fishing, picnicking,exploring … Continue reading “20ft and 18ft Nick Smith West Country motor launches for sale”
On the 30th June HMS Pickle left Hull Marina, turned South East at the mouth of the Humber, and then south past the Wash and into the River Stour at Harwich. On departing Harwich, HMS Pickle will cross the Thames Estuary and the London Array wind farm bound for the Dover Straits, where she’ll pass … Continue reading “HMS Pickle’s South Coast tour, summer 2019”