Working or chatting (or both!)
Maintenance is into the home run and also Thursday saw the very start of Spring weather – perfect for working and chatting!
Author: Dave Foote
Boxing Day gathering
Big thank you to all the movers and shakers behind the Boxing Day gathering at the LBH. So especially to Sue, Jenny, John, Rhoda, Pauline for doing most of the work. It was a shame that the sea was a… Read moreBoxing Day gathering
Membership for 2018
A reminder that the REDUCED membership fee for 2018 is now due (£25 single – bargain!) Also a little test to see if I can add the membership form to this post, and of course to see if any member… Read moreMembership for 2018
Sea Trial III
A bit blustery today, so the plan was to launch into the estuary, just in case that becomes a necessity on the Maiden Voyage. As it turned out, even with the trailer repatriated from its secret location it’s not that… Read moreSea Trial III
The Maiden Voyage !
Well, its built, it floats, the paint and varnish are dry, and she is in her new home on Alnmouth Beach. Time for the Maiden Voyage, so here we go. Click to enlarge.
Sea Trial I
Yes – finally, the Great Day arrived Four men in a boat, plus one woman Today we placed Pride of Aln in the sea off Alnmouth beach and set off to Holland. After 50 yards, Dave mentioned that he had… Read moreSea Trial I
Off to her new Home!
Saturday February 21st 2015. Pride of Aln comes home. It’s been a long time coming, but here she is, all complete, arriving at the Old LifeBoat house on Alnmouth beach, her new home for at least the next 5 years. … Read moreOff to her new Home!
Launch Video
Mark Lediard produced a great video of the Launch. Here it is
The last joint!
A big day in the life of a boat, when your keel, stem, and stern posts are all bonded into place. Such a big event that it was recorded by the local newspaper sending along a photographer to record events… Read moreThe last joint!