Beale 2010 reverted to its normal brilliant weather and saw some notable activity from HBBR stalwarts. Most worthy of note were the Wooldridge junior boatbuilders who stepped into the breach and helped build a paddling cat over the weekend. The Beer tent provided a suitable rendezvous for people to gather, far busier on the Saturday so perhaps numbers weren’t too bad although the lack of trade stands of use to home builders was regrettably noticeable. I went with a wallet full of folding stuff and only managed to restock with Balcotan glue – no epoxy. no glittering bronze to tempt one – pretty disappointing on the whole. On reflection I think the show survives because of its atmosphere – it gets more like a family reunion every year, without all the angst of family reunions. I regret that I was so stunned by the vision of the Harvey’s in matching T shirts that I neglected to grab a quick snap – nice one lads, and very much appreciated.
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- Graham thinking about the next build – chatting with John Hall about John’s lovely Shearwater
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- Paradox in the middle of Friday nights grand sail by.
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- The Beale Paradox in person
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- Gig and Skiff before the race
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- The HBBR St Ayles Crew after the race – too much pie and mash lads?
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- Nick Coppin taking out ‘Norfolk Skies’ – his gorgeous Norfolk Crabber after the WCABBC judging
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- Nick Coppin in ‘Norfolk Skies’
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- Steve and Adrian after the judging
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- The Wooldridge Junior boatbuilders launch their creation – all in a Weekend!
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- Stickleback Canoe by Adrian Gingell (he has said he will bring her to the CWP meet) Adrian bravely decided to use Balcotan throughout – a magnificent first build which desrved its award as the boat most likely to encourage beginners
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- Steve getting Penny, his entry in the WCABBC, wet
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- CeeDubs drifting by
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- Are we happy?
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- The Juniors safely back
