Herbert Woods Boatyard 90th Birthday

[LizG]

I was alerted last evening to this occasion! They are having an event on Sunday 10th July 2016 and I have put the date on my calendar. I am hoping that WR will be there.

https://www.herbertwoods.co.uk/about/celebrating-90-years.html

Worth mentioning to any other Woods owners whether it is motor or sail!

Liz

[JanetAnne]

I shall try and join you Liz.

Have passed details on to Tom (Starlight) and Jim etc with the Golden Lights as well

[LizG]

I messaged them this morning and they will let me know more details when more are known. 

[LizG]

Just a reminder the event is tomorrow https://www.herbertwoods.co.uk/

Water Rail is moored up in the basin, possibly the first time since 1970

Tad breezy mooring up, but next to a Starlight - ended up doing it single handed as my helper was on the wrong side or the basin.  During the day us oldies will be on the river front. Nice to see Salvor still going strong!!!! It only occured to us today but could she be based on a Delight hull?  I measured her and she came in at about 27 feet which would be right? I don't know when she was built - anyone know?

[BroadScot]

Well, as a passed hirer, I hope they send me a piece of the birthday cake ! Trouble is, if its a chocolate one, JA will scoff the lot !

Iain

[BroadAmbition]

Passed and present hirer here, first I've heard of it and a bit late in the day now

Griff

[LizG]

I was told today by Alan Lee (Herbert's grandson) that Salvor was not based on a Delight.  A great day, sharing Woods boat talk.  For example Queen of Light was there, she has a table almost identical to WRs except it should let 8 or so people sit around it wheres WRs sits 4, both the originals.  There were Lights, Ladies, a Stream and a lovely day launch, plus Jennifer 'Woods!'

Tad windy and fun watching boats trying to turn......................