A harbour stroll: Queenborough Classics 2017

It was a jolly do, if not terribly big after a number of boats called off or left due to the inclement Friday and the windy forecast for Sunday. Nevertheless, the Saturday of the event was blessed with fine weather as you’ll see…

For Nick Ardley’s write up of the event, click here.

The scarcely possible Balmain Bug

Some astonishing Australians in a remarkably impractical boat. For more information about the history of this kind of craft, there’s a Yachting World article to read. My thanks to designer and sailmaker Michael Storer for the tip. See his boat plans website and Facebook page.

Stunning Thames steamer Alaska