Classic Boat

Distracted

“We’re doing 3.2kt, 14.1v, 1.3G and 52 likes on Facebook….”

I could tell my classic leaky wooden boat sailor chum Dan was impressed. In fact I don’t think he’d ever seen anything quite like my Sailfish. As he tapped the hull in wonder at its complete lack of weeping knots, rusty nails and holes, I took his expression to be one of something like awe, or it could have been just “or!” as I don’t think he’d ever seen a boat with water mainly on the outside.

That was only

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Classic Boat

Classic Boat7 min read
Wherry Special
The building of Norfolk’s iconic wherries concluded in an extravagant manner thanks to the philanthropic nature of Lowestoft’s first Freeman, Howard Hollingsworth. Hollingsworth wanted to produce a lasting representation of a typical wherry’s hull sh
Classic Boat3 min read
Velocity Made Good
With a name that is the abbreviation of the words Velocity Made Good it isn’t a surprise that the Enkhuizen based shipyard VMG Yachtbuilders is moving ahead at a very steady pace. VMG Yachtbuilders in itself is a relatively new name in yachting circl
Classic Boat1 min read
Enjoy 3 Months Free
Plan your next steps with The Telegraph by your side. Unlock our award-winning website and app, including expert advice for your health, money and more. Scan the QR code to subscribe or visit telegraph.co.uk/tmg-newsuk To scan the QR code, open your

Related Books & Audiobooks