Got my shed back!

Just been told I can move back into my shed on Thursday. I can really crack on with things then without worrying about the weather/lugging heavy tarpaulins about etc.

I work in a training establishment and part of the deal is I have to move out every time there's a course on. Should be ok until after christmas this time, so hopefully I'll be posting a lot more progress pictures soon.

History

Had some good news at last....... I contacted the sail registrar of the Silhouette Owners association to see if he had any history on my boat. He has a wealth of information on silhouette's and keeps the original records of many.

I could'nt supply him with much information as my sails had "gone missing" so no sail number was present. I did, however have the original build number which was carved into one of the forward frames.

I could'nt believe it. He had her on record! "Kathleen-Charlotte" was built in 1960 and has the sail number "471". She used to sail out of the river Blackwater before moving to the Kennelworth area.

I've informed Mr. Heald of the SOIA of the name change etc., and he's updated the records. I'm pleased to discover that she's one of the original "Hurley" built boats and with the sail number "471", one of the oldest still around!

Light at the end of the tunnel

This picture was taken at a Silhouette association rally on Rutland Water in June. Dave (wearing the hat) was kind enough to allow me to sail on his beloved "Polly" for the weekend. She's been restored to an exceptionally high standard. This was sent to me to remind me what I should be striving for and it's certainly renewed my vigour! Many thanks to Elizabeth for being kind enough to send it!