Well, its built, it floats, the paint and varnish are dry, and she is in her new home on Alnmouth Beach.
Time for the Maiden Voyage, so here we go. Click to enlarge.
Reg. Charity No 1191108: Bringing J.M. Wilson back to public consciousness.
Yes – finally, the Great Day arrived
Four men in a boat, plus one woman
Today we placed Pride of Aln in the sea off Alnmouth beach and set off to Holland. After 50 yards, Dave mentioned that he had secreted a bottle of whiskey in the wine cellar. so we stopped, anchored, and toasted the boat, each other, the weather, the sea, and Alnmouth.
Then we forgot Holland and rowed back
Crew for the event were
Bow – Simon
two – Richard
three – Rhoda
Stroke – Dave
Cox – Charles
Some photos were taken, to prove it happened.