This little skiff is a replica of Dad’s Silver Mist of long ago. She is not as sturdy as Silver Mist – and, it must be said, not quite as heavy.
Dad felt that a bowsprit and fore-stay would be useful additions. Sam and I might install a miniature jib, cut from calico, when the time is right.
Kingfisher is back at Lady Bay, to help train the next generation of mariners….
I feel the time is right!
Nice boat. Tried emailing but was blocked as spam – probably doesn’t like that it comes from India!
It does indeed look to be sturdy, gracefully beamy and solid Chris– a Wells boat for sure.. and looks to be ready for launching soon. Bring on summer.
Happy to crew…if there is room
Greetings Ian. This little boat is 6 feet long (minus bowsprit). I tried my hand at the helm a while back; it proved to be a tricky voyage.
‘Kingfisher’, like Dad’s ‘Silver Mist’, is a training vessel for youngsters.
(‘Shearwater’ is 11 feet, and ‘Explorer’ 18 1/2 feet).