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
[ad name=”intheboatshed-post”] Morgan’s shed hides an interesting secret – an new spritsail boat. As usual, click on the photos for a larger, clearer image. Many thanks to Bob Telford for the photos. (Note the sprit-rigged Thames barge mast in the background.) Bob Telford’s young friend Morgan has built himself a fine shed, and is working … Continue reading “Morgan’s shed holds an interesting secret”
[ad name=”intheboatshed-post”] Racing sailing yacht Vigilant; two photos showing details; Vigilant with the Royal Yacht Britannia; Vigilant slipped and in dry dock Jeff Cole continues to delight with his collection of photos from The Yachtsman and elsewhere. Today, I thought we should have some shots relating to the ever-controversial America’s Cup series of races. The … Continue reading “Classic 100-year-old photos of racing sailing yachts from the America’s Cup”
[ad name=”intheboatshed-post”] French painter Monet was clearly fascinated by both boats and the sea’s ever-changing mood and light I’ve never been a great fan of the French painter Monet – I’ve often thought his work to be somehow a little unsatisfactory and even chocolate-boxy. But these images sent by my friend Ed have pretty well … Continue reading “Monet’s paintings of French rowing and sailing boats, and the sea”