Tobster Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 (edited) An absolute must read for anyone that likes Broads History & Traditional wooden Sailing Boats. Mike Barnes has really captured the history & Knowledge of the bygone era right up to the modern day. If anyone is interested in a copy, Mike can be emailed on the following address: mike@nbyco.com Edited September 21, 2021 by Tobster 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wussername Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 How much is the book Mr Tobster. I am a poor pensioner who has raced against this magnificent iconic boat. We didn't win, even with a handicap in our favour. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughan Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 I have a copy of Mike's book. It is a wonderful story and a great credit to Mike himself. If you ever wondered what some Β mean when they say they are "custodians" of classic wooden boats, this book says it all! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobster Posted September 21, 2021 Author Share Posted September 21, 2021 29 minutes ago, Wussername said: How much is the book Mr Tobster. I am a poor pensioner who has raced against this magnificent iconic boat. We didn't win, even with a handicap in our favour. Andrew I think itβs Β£38.00, best thing to do is drop Mike an email to be sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wussername Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 23 minutes ago, Vaughan said: I have a copy of Mike's book. It is a wonderful story and a great credit to Mike himself. If you ever wondered what some Β mean when they say they are "custodians" of classic wooden boats, this book says it all! I have not read the book Vaughan but I can remember the boat leaving Coldham Hall from under the care of Harry Last and the next time on blocks in the centre of Norwich. Owned by a well respected motor bike dealer. I feared that could have been the end. Thankfully not to be.Β The next time was on Wroxham Broad, during the cruiser race, cruiser races, boats helmed by well known Norfolk dignitaries, captains of industry, surgeon's, consultants from the Norfolk and Norwich hospital. They were very modest and reserved people. In private enjoying a well deserved quality of life denied by thier position in society. Such was the legacy of Madie and similar craft. Andrew 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughan Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 11 hours ago, Wussername said: The next time was on Wroxham Broad, during the cruiser race, cruiser races, boats helmed by well known Norfolk dignitaries, captains of industry, surgeon's, consultants from the Norfolk and Norwich hospital. They were very modest and reserved people. In private enjoying a well deserved quality of life denied by thier position in society. That is an excellent description of it, in just one paragraph! My first job on leaving school was with the Norvic Shoe Co on St Georges Plain, so I walked over Fye bridge every morning from the bus stop and there was Maidie, stored on the bank at the back of Geoff Priest's motor cycle shop. Β She was badly hogged and had garboard seams that you could stick your fingers into. Β In the 60s I remember her being owned by John Abbot but mostly in the 70s when she was owned and raced by Reg Parsons, who now owns the Nelson Head at Horsey. Β She was still badly hogged and this made her sailing qualities almost exactly the same as Evening Flight and Ladybird. Β We were all great friends and used to have some great races together. I first knew Mike when he owned the River Cruiser Serenity but by the time he started the re-build I had left the Broads to "seek my fortune elsewhere". Β We have always stayed in touch though and he gave me an early copy of the book to see if I could add anything or make any corrections. Β There was nothing. Β He has told it "like it was"! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobster Posted September 22, 2021 Author Share Posted September 22, 2021 For anyone thatβs interested a photo of Maidie form Oulton Week just gone, with her Bermuden Rig. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrundallNavy Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 We looked at buying Serenity but with her Huge rig it wasnβt practical for a crew of two, we bought a βstandardβ Perfect Lady instead.Β Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wussername Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 You have to admire the set of her sails. The power of this boat. It's grace, precence in a cruiser race. For me it is the most iconic cruiser on the broads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Our best moment on Brilliant was keeping pace with Maidie Β up Wroxham Broad, she left us standing when tacking back. π 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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