Wooden & Classic Boat Section

Last updated 05/08/2010

Rowers and suitable craft wanted for

The Great River Race - London's River Marathon on September 25th. 

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The trip to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard was blessed with a bright sunny day with everyone having an enjoyable if somewhat exhausting day. (all of those ships ladders and lack of headroom) The trip around the harbour was enjoyed on the open deck by most us, although we did feel for the crew of the steam pinnance that was circulating the harbour as they were exposed to the chilling breeze with no protection.

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The Beale Park Boat Show was blessed with good weather and those that went had a relaxing and informative day.  It was good to see the gig that we had seen in build at Lyme Regis a couple of years ago in it finished state.

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Yesterdays waterborn quiz/treasure hunt attracted 6 boats with differing numbers of crew who spent two hours plus moving about the harbour in search of answers.  The weather was splendid and everyone seem to have a good time many only just returning in time for the BBQ.  Thirty members were present for the food which was enjoyed on the lower terrace in the delightful warmth of the evening.  

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Committee as elected at the 2010 agm:-

Tony Hazell (Skipper)  01202 624720  

sales2@momarsox.co.uk

Maggie Jennings          01202 885512

p.jennings@btinternet.com

Peter Lewin                   01202 679738 

pjl@talktalk.net  

Sue Thornton- Grimes 01202 767121

thortrans@btinternet.com

Subrata and Nina Sen   01202 880529

subra.sen@googlemail.com

Robert Cowley               01202 693183 

kate.cowley@btinternet.com    
 

For further information or offers of help, please contact  any of the above committee members

This Section was formed in 1998 with the following objectives:

• To encourage and promote the ownership, use and enjoyment of Classic and Traditional Yachts, Motor Cruisers and Dinghies, by the exchange of information,experience and skills, through association between those with a common interest and enthusiasm.
• To foster a responsible awareness and recognition of intrinsic value and significance of traditional boats and vessels of all kinds, which form an important part of our Maritime Heritage; together with the provision of the practical facilities needed for their maintenance.
• To enjoy and thereby preserve, the related cultural legacy of music, song, image, and literature given to us be generations of Seafarers up to and including the present time and also create our own record, to do everything to increase pride and ownership in our boats which ultimately affects the value of our possession and their preservation.
• At intervals to recognise by Award, meritorious voyages or cruises by Members and outstanding restoration projects.

Events 2010
Proposed events for 2010