Bob Roberts and Cambria remembered by mate Dick Durham, and a piece of old film

Dick Durham talks abiut his time as mate aboard the sailing barge Cambria:

And here’s Bob Roberts on film:

Photos of AK Ilen ready for launch

Nigel Towse of Sherkin is a gentleman and scholar – I know this because he has very kindly sent me these great photos of the launch of the AK Ilen via my musical pal Katie Howson. Thanks for your kind help, both of you!

The Ilen looks great of course, and they had such a nice day for it!

Here’s an earlier post announcing that the launch after seven years’ hard work was imminent.

For your further entertainment, here is a project he was involved with a few years back, and here’s his lovely 1892 Heir Island lobster boat, Hanorah.

 

The Inverloch Classic Wooden Dinghy Regatta

In the depths of winter, It’s so nice think a little about summer… And quite often it’s Jeff Cole who sends me something suitable.

Thanks to Jeff, here’s a summery little trailer for the Inverloch Classic Wooden Dinghy Regatta, which is run by the South Gippsland Yacht Club.

Also check out this video celebrating 90 years of the Australian Moth class dinghy.

Thanks Jeff! (And thanks for the invitation – I’m sorry I can’t take it up this year!)