Heggsy

Hi Folks, For those interested, Perfect Lady 9 is in the safe hands of myself tucked away in a shed having lots of work carried out by myself and the experts at the yard. Several planks required and nearly every ribs needs replacing. It sure is a task to get her afloat for the summer or summer autumn. Wouldn’t be surprised if she has a birthday in the shed...At least she getting lots of love and care! I am planning to show her off at the Herbert Woods 100th Year anniversary, just a silly think I am aiming for...To be honest, I don’t even know if there is an event planned?...Well there should be. Ok, So I purchased PL9 late 2022, second sail in 2023 and snapped the mast....Great! Was told it was scrap! And a friend offered to scarf new sections in...What did I have to lose. It was all done in 3-4 weeks! Epoxy joined her and was off sailing again. She sailed so well I entered Hickling Broad regatta “Blood Bath” wind gusted up at the start and went like a rocket down the Broad and back! I only got second place :) yip hee I was well chuffed. So with that and the fantastic time I had taken my young daughter and her friends out camping, swimming, fishing etc...She’s now part of the family. Shes a beautiful thing to sail, I mostly sail her alone or with the daughter who was 9-10...I would describe her as a gentle giant who moves effortlessly...But if the winds blows up she’s rock steady but shifting with big waves in her wake. She’s been stripped out of all the heavy hire equipment and engine, making her very light and manoeuvrable...Just perfect for the rivers. I will keep the post updated for progress near completion. kind regards Steve

Hi, Any body know how many Perfect Lady’s out of the 10 are still with us on the broads?

Hi, First time on here. I am at the start of saving an old 60’s Hippersons 30 cruiser which was sunk in Horning. Floated and towed to new location, lifted out ok now into full restoration. i couldn’t resist In taking it on, so many have been lost...She’s part of our broads history. If anybody knows any history on these, please share. i am looking at 18mth turn around Regards Steve