All about Alice

Because she lives at Gun Wharf, Portsmouth, where she is the only Thames sailing barge, we tend not to hear much about sb Alice.

But My Classic Boat has a lovely film showing the mast being re-hoisted for the winter after the sails had been removed, with owner Alan Gick telling us about Alice’s history, the work done on her, and how he uses her now.

This is the link to the film.

 

A smart topsail for Blue Mermaid

Things seem to be moving fast now with Blue Mermaid.

Today we get these great pictures of her topsail being worked on at James Lawrence Sailmakers, where sponsor Maldon Little Ship Club’s logo is being applied.

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