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Many of us become very attached to craft that serve us well – but tenders aren’t usually the object of our deep affections. However, Keith Johnston tells a story about an experience that taught him the value of his tender in a big way. ‘My friend and I have been sailing Devon Yawls for more … Continue reading “Keith Johnston and friend saved from a dunking by a Selway Fisher-designed tender”
Photos by James Bird, Emma Brice, Derek Thompson and Emma Brice – my thanks to all of you for permission to use these shots Dick Stiles’ silent Andrew Wolstenholme-designed 13ft 6in electric motor launch was the cold moulded boat built by the March 2010 group, says BBA staffer Emma Brice – each 38-week Boat Building … Continue reading “Andrew Wolstenholme cold moulded electric motor launch built by BBA students”