Spider T training day on the Trent
A very nicely made, rather dreamy video of what must have been a great day aboard Spider T.
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A very nicely made, rather dreamy video of what must have been a great day aboard Spider T.
Early morning on the Hartlepool to Blyth leg – photo: Chris Horan Restored Humber sloop Spider T is to embark on a trip up the North-East coast with the aim of promoting awareness of the Sailors Childrens Society, which looks after the children of seafarers who are disadvantaged in some way. ‘There is general belief that … Continue reading “Spider T trip to promote awareness of the work of the Sailors Childrens Society”
Photos by Dave and Leslie Everatt (there are more at the bottom of this post) Mal Nicholson is running training days for folks interested in learning how to sail the Humber sloop Spider T. Sailing working craft of her type and size requires somewhat different skills compared with a small yacht or dinghy, and Mal’s … Continue reading “Spider T training days”