Portobello Regatta Program
Full schedule for Portobello Regatta is here
Naming Ceremony
St Baldred was officially named on 7th July at North Berwick Harbour after a procession from the Lodge Grounds, accompanied by North Berwick Pipe Band. Article from the East Lothian Courier is here. [flickr photo=14140672040 size=medium]
Radio Scotland
Listen to this short Radio Scotland clip commenting on the launch of the “Unity” Skiff July 11th 2010 at Eyemouth, includes interview with our own Ken Reid. {loadposition mp3player}
Naming Ceremony for NB1
NB1 will officially be given her name on 7th July at 20:30, at an informal ceremony to be held on the West Beach close to the lifeboat slip, to which all are cordially invited. Work of our artist in residence, Georgina Bown, which follows the progress of the build, will be exhibited at Greens and Blues …
Portsoy
Well done to everyone who rowed, coxed or supported at Portsoy. Particular congratulations to the winners of the Over 40’s Mixed Crew, who are probably all feeling thier age today. What a fantastic weekend! [flickr photo=14327285515 size=medium]
Build Progress
NB01 (St Baldred): All installation complete for this stage with Brass Keelband installed along with rubbing trims. Modification to the floorboards is still on-going but this work will be conducted at the harbour and will not put the boat out of service this week. NB02 The clean-up of the inside of hull is now …
Port Seton
Well done to all of those who rowed at Port Seton on Saturday. Once again our fabulous ladies crew showed the rest of us how it should be done. However no one was left behind by too much, and we are all learning fast. {youtube}8WZeefMtwTM{/youtube} [flickr photo=14137432579 size=medium]
St Baldred Launched at Anstruther
St Baldred has now been in the water, and what a magnificent sight she was, especially when powered over the line by the NB Women’s Open Crew (in the semi final) to win the first ever race. A slight lack of practice time may have affected our results at Anstruther, but we were never far …
Build Progress Wk20
NB01 Is now the right way up with all it’s top coats on. All internal items are in build or have been completed. NB01 requires it’s top rail to be varnished. The seats and floorboards are being oiled and varnished before being fitted inside the hull. The nameplates are at Douglas Seton, who is very …
Build Progress Wk19
NB001 only requires it’s top coat to be applied before turning over again to install seats and floor boards. Wood has been delivered to the shed for floor boards and sheer rubbing rails. NB002 The clean-up of the inside of hull is progressing well. [flickr photo=14118848147 size=medium]