The hard chine design looks like it might be plywood construction, it would be interesting to know if plans are available.
Tugboat Races Past 2
1 day ago
Friday, 1 November 2019
More French rowing
Another interesting rowing boat spotted in Morgat inFrance. Interesting design two sliding seats and self draining, the hull appears closed so will float even if swamped.
The hard chine design looks like it might be plywood construction, it would be interesting to know if plans are available.
The hard chine design looks like it might be plywood construction, it would be interesting to know if plans are available.
Monday, 28 October 2019
Fowey River Class
I've been sailing some relatively modern boats of late, the Laser Stratos and a Hartley 12 to name but two. While I appreciate the speed, the lightness etc, I'm finding the constant movement, adjusting position, hiking in and out didn't make for a relaxing sail.
Not a problem during a race, but especially for cruising or just pottering around and a long sail, I realised that the type of boat I really enjoy sailing are more traditional, certainly slower, but more stable boats which give me confidence to go further afield with confidence that if I loose concentration for a few moments I won't be swimming.
One of my favorites is the Fowey River class, elegant, seaworthy and so attractive. I haven't managed to sail one yet but can't help admiring themevery time we're in Fowey.
Enjoy.
Not a problem during a race, but especially for cruising or just pottering around and a long sail, I realised that the type of boat I really enjoy sailing are more traditional, certainly slower, but more stable boats which give me confidence to go further afield with confidence that if I loose concentration for a few moments I won't be swimming.
One of my favorites is the Fowey River class, elegant, seaworthy and so attractive. I haven't managed to sail one yet but can't help admiring themevery time we're in Fowey.
Enjoy.
Friday, 25 October 2019
West Country cutters & ketches
Some fine traditional boats stopped off in Fowey while we were there.
While I'm no expert this look like a pilot cutter of which there were several types plying their trade in the western approaches, all characterised but powerful hulls and large sail area.
Trading ketches were a common sight in the west country harbours and estuaries a hundred years or more ago.
These days they mostly used for sail training
While I'm no expert this look like a pilot cutter of which there were several types plying their trade in the western approaches, all characterised but powerful hulls and large sail area.
Trading ketches were a common sight in the west country harbours and estuaries a hundred years or more ago.
These days they mostly used for sail training
Monday, 21 October 2019
La Faou
It was the first time we have visited the north western tip of Brittany, a small village La Faou at the top of one of the rivers running into the Raz be Brest.
The old town quay was literally a stone's throw from where we were staying and there was a real sense of tradition as illustrated by this local boat.
The village has a strong sense of history, illustrated by these old photographs which were dotted around.
Above I tried to capture the same scene on my first photo, the original was taken in 1900.
The hard taken in 1950.
A steamer embarking and or dissembarking from the same quay side in 1900.
Traditional fishing boats in 1922.
It was really nice to have a connection the past and understand a little of the history and past events that had taken place where we stoon.
The old town quay was literally a stone's throw from where we were staying and there was a real sense of tradition as illustrated by this local boat.
The village has a strong sense of history, illustrated by these old photographs which were dotted around.
Above I tried to capture the same scene on my first photo, the original was taken in 1900.
The hard taken in 1950.
A steamer embarking and or dissembarking from the same quay side in 1900.
Traditional fishing boats in 1922.
It was really nice to have a connection the past and understand a little of the history and past events that had taken place where we stoon.
Friday, 18 October 2019
Douarnenez
Apparently Douarnenez has no fewer than four harbours, it's also famous for a classic boat festival, so even though it wasn't festival time we had to make a visit while we were in Brittany.
Chateau style villa on an island with a traditional, local boat moored nearby, could be a scene from 100 years ago.
The Pouldavid River is entered via a lock, so while the outer harbours have a huge tidal range, once inside depth is pretty constant.
The river is home to a huge number of interesting boats. I need to sort through the huge number of photos I took on the day and will post some of the interesting ones.
Chateau style villa on an island with a traditional, local boat moored nearby, could be a scene from 100 years ago.
The Pouldavid River is entered via a lock, so while the outer harbours have a huge tidal range, once inside depth is pretty constant.
The river is home to a huge number of interesting boats. I need to sort through the huge number of photos I took on the day and will post some of the interesting ones.
Monday, 14 October 2019
Interesting rowing boat
Spotted at the rowing club in Treboul in France.
Clearly designed for coastal rowing and the often rough waters of Brittany, this is no traditional gig. It lo row.oks more like an Australian surf boat, fast and wet to row.
Clearly designed for coastal rowing and the often rough waters of Brittany, this is no traditional gig. It lo row.oks more like an Australian surf boat, fast and wet to row.
Saturday, 12 October 2019
Ashlett Creek
With a glorious sunny day but not much wind I sailed and rowed Tosh over to Ashlett Creek. Yachting World recently described it as "one of the Solent’s most
delightful hidden treasures." I probably wouldn't go that far but it's a nice quiet spot nestled between the oil refinery and the now decommissioned power station
Highlights of the creek are the tidal mill building which is past years was the club house for Ashlett sailing club and did a very fine sausage sandwich with chips and beer, sadly it seemed to be closed the last couple of times I've been there, but the Jolly Sailor pub is open and the small quay accessable at high water still seems to be free.
To port on the way in is Ashlett Saing Club, who have a visitors pontoon and have always been very friendly and welcoming.
The creek entrance is very low lying, now improved by a couple of new buoys.
It's an easy sail from Hamble or rather would be were it not for the Sunday motor boats powering up and down at high speed creating huge wash.
Highlights of the creek are the tidal mill building which is past years was the club house for Ashlett sailing club and did a very fine sausage sandwich with chips and beer, sadly it seemed to be closed the last couple of times I've been there, but the Jolly Sailor pub is open and the small quay accessable at high water still seems to be free.
To port on the way in is Ashlett Saing Club, who have a visitors pontoon and have always been very friendly and welcoming.
The creek entrance is very low lying, now improved by a couple of new buoys.
It's an easy sail from Hamble or rather would be were it not for the Sunday motor boats powering up and down at high speed creating huge wash.
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