Spotted his counter stern, traditional day boat, in the yard recently.
Clinker built with a very pronounced sheer and some lively lines strongly defined by the planking
With both a bowsprit and bumpkin, the sail area is very well spread for and aft, presumably with a relatively short mast. There's a long boom which doesn't quite extend beyond the stern, so perhaps there's a mizzen hiding somewhere?
80 years ago following long years Britain and the free world celebrated the end of the war in Europe.
For some reason the celebrations appear to have been somewhat more modest than during the 75 year celebrations during COVID when socially distanced street parties were encouraged., It hasn't prevented from some of the good people of Sarisbury putting on a fine display by the green with these fantastic knitted (probably crochet) figures of the three services.
The newly planted display dinghy decked out with bunting and thetelephone box book swap suitable decorated.
the Imperial War Museum carries a good summary,
8 May 1945 – VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) – was one that remained in the memory of all those who witnessed it. It meant an end to nearly six years of a war that had cost the lives of millions; had destroyed homes, families, and cities; and had brought huge suffering and privations to the populations of entire countries.
Millions of people rejoiced in the news that Germany had surrendered, relieved that the intense strain of total war was finally over. In towns and cities across the world, people marked the victory with street parties, dancing and singing.
My mother was then a 19 year old serving in the WAF, I remember her stories of celebrating in London, my dad who she hadn't even met at that time was serving at sea in the Adriatic, sadly there are all too few left today who remember those days first hand but we can carry on those memories, it's important that we should not forget.
Few colorful pics from recent Barcelona trip, sand dragon complete with real fire
Lobster walk or the langoustine canopy at Port Vell
Perhaps the plans had creases?
Passeig Marítim de la Barcelonet, heading towards tehe Hotel Arts and Port Olympic, great place to stroll and hang out, watch out for roller skaters though.
Pretty sure the sculptor didn't intend this as a sea gull resting place and there's probably a caption competition in the making.
Few nice dinghies spotted on a recent wander around the yard at Emsworth, below lovely clinker built probably a punt or similar in very nice colour scheme.
Lovely day boat that looks like it has just emerged from a winter of TLC, it's a local boat Undine from Emsworth Sailing Club and has the look of a Morgan Giles but probably not, either way just super for day sailing and racing around the harbour,
Nice dinghy looks about 12 feet maybe slightly less perfect for pottering and picnics, looks like an unstayed mast so simple to rig and sail.
Drascombe lugger always look nice
A few of these very large catamarans have turned up on the river in recent years, they seem to be around 50 to 60 feet in length.
The pursuit of luxury and technical innovation is understandable, but sometimes there's a feeling that problems and unforeseen consequences are perhaps being designed in.
Nice to see that coastal and traditional rowing is still active in Barcelona mixing it up with te super yachts in Port Vell.
Below down at Port Olympic same or similar 8 person double ended design, clearly see the traditional Mediterranean fishing boat influence, tucked up in the nautical club compound.
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