in a new old book bought from ebay. 'The Young Sailor' by Guy Pennant. Photo of Merlin 206, i14s Seafox and Fly, BM 151, N12 259 and others, plus a little paragraph mentioning the possible amalgamation of the Rocket Class with the Merlin Class.
Oh and a useful tip saying girls should be discouraged from wearing skirts to sail in as they might catch in things. Not a buoyancy aid in sight. Fab.
great photos
great photos
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Re: great photos
This reminds me of "The Incredibles." (Great movie...one of Pixar's best)Nessa wrote:
Oh and a useful tip saying girls should be discouraged from wearing skirts to sail in as they might catch in things. Not a buoyancy aid in sight. Fab.
Anyone remember Edna's quote:- "No capes!"
...from about 2 minutes in. Or enjoy the whole clip.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M68ndaZSKa8
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Re: great photos
Yes the Incredibles, one of the great movies, endlessly quotable!
Re: great photos
Merlin 206 was called "Wogs" very non-PC these days, owned by Robin Fowler, Minima YC, Kingston.