A beautiful early Autumn sunset sail.
I am restoring a pond yacht, built by my grandfather , James Melville and a Mr. Ingram in Tayport, Scotland, in the early 1930s. The hull is 55 inches long x 13 inches at it's widest point ( beam ). The mast is 62 inches tall and the boom is 33 inches long. She weighs 26lb. The measurements and weight and classic lines are consistent with a classic 6 Metre yacht design, popular with model yacht builders in the 1930s.
Thursday, 22 September 2016
Monday, 22 August 2016
Saturday, 20 August 2016
Aislinn
Aislinn's first sail in 2 1/2 years, conditions were perfect however the weed in the pond is quite bad.
Aislinn 6 Metre Dolphin design.
Friday, 19 August 2016
New 6 Metre
I have been looking for a modern 6 Metre class yacht for a while and finally got My hands on one.
Aislinn is a Dolphin MK 1, a Tony Able build with an RMG sail winch fitted. Cant wait to get her sailing, videos to follow!
Aislinn is a Dolphin MK 1, a Tony Able build with an RMG sail winch fitted. Cant wait to get her sailing, videos to follow!
Friday, 29 July 2016
Arthur's Tony Able 6 Metre
I was happy to help my pal Arthur get his 6 Metre Tony Able design " Helen" in the water. She sails like a dream but can't wait to try her in a stronger breeze!.
Arthur giving his speech.
Helen ghosting on the pond.
Arthur giving his speech.
Helen ghosting on the pond.
Friday, 6 May 2016
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