Designed by Percy Blandford
Designed by Iain Oughtred
Designed by Selway Fisher
Designed by Selway Fisher
Designed by Selway Fisher
Many of us are talking about our boats through various internet groups. Another
group member and I talking on the phone thought it might be a good idea to have
a very informal Home Built boat "meet" so that we can see the results
of our labours.
The Regatta will be held at Cotswold
Country Park just north of Swindon who have a 44 acre lake where they can
accommodate us on the weekend of 16/17 September. They charge £15 per day
ticket per craft, and £5 per person per night camping.
Please note that there will be minimal organisation at this event. There are toilets and washing facilities at the campsite, but we are not laying on any food or drink - you will need to bring your own. This has been planned at short notice, and is a long way away from our base in Fife.
As the event is now confirmed as happening, we will be setting up a separate
website very shortly which will give more information.
Robbins Timber have agreed to sponsor the event if there is enough support, and
Watercraft Magazine will offer a free 3 month subscription for people who bring
a boat (the numbers of subs available may be limited if there is a big response)
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All types of craft are welcome, but fixed keel boats will have problems
launching. Skippers of boats with engines over 5HP will be required to show an
RYA level 2 certificate.
If the interest is there for the sailors, we could get a course laid and have a
race each day.
Let us know if you are interested in this event by emailing me at
hbbrATjordanboats.co.uk.
Please note that I will be there to have a good time, and not to try selling
boat kits (though you are welcome to ask about them). The general idea is not to
have a boat show with trade stands, though as Robbins are sponsoring, they will
have a presence there.
Notification about this event is posted on the Selway Fisher and Oughtred Groups
- please cross post to any other group which supports home boat building.
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Al Wasey's Goblin "Swift Willow".
Designed by Percy Blandford
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Graham Neil's Whilly Tern "Caitlin"
Designed by Iain Oughtred |
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David Wedge's Optimist "Skylark" |
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Paul Hadley's Lynx 14 "Millibee"
Designed by Selway Fisher |
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Peter Nobes Waterman 16 "Serafina"
Designed by Selway Fisher |
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Lata Nobes Ranger 8
Designed by Selway Fisher |