Past builder of Eventide.

[jim912]

As the builder of Kittiwake,I would be interested in getting in touch with the present owner,to find out how the boat is fairing now.
I have never forgot the wonderful times we had in Kittiwake.
I had to sell her at the time,when I switched hobby to flying microlight aircraft,which I still do. Both interest take up a lot of time which I couldn't do before I retired from work.
I hope one day to see Kittiwake again.
Jim Holloway.

[chris s]

Hi Jim, Just in case we dont have Kittiwake listed under that name, can you remember the sail number? or approximately when you built and/or sold her,
it may just help John when he gets around to looking her up in our records. Thanks, Chris S

Or does this help?

http://www.eventides.org.uk/evepic.htm & Scroll down.

[jim912]

Hi Chris,
Yes,your picture is definitely the Kittiwake that I built. It was after the death of my father,in 1985, who I used to sail with mostly,that I gave up sailing.You may have guessed that I am thinking that I would love to have a boat again.I fancy the Golden Hind.
To see Kittiwake again would be wonerful.
Thank you very much for your quick reply.
Jim.

[chris s]

Here she is at her mooring at Skippool Creek, I know its Skippool Creek cos I used to sail out of there 25 years ago,

I have spent many a happy night there, usually about 50 yards off the mooring, sat in the mud waiting for the next tide to float me off, well actually to float me & my boat off!

Also in the 1980s I helped to dig out & float a couple of Morcambe Bay Prawners (Nobbys) from very near there.

[jim912]

Thank you Chris,
I will look up where Skippool creek is.
Thanks again,
Jim.

[chris s]

If you would like to mail John direct at enquiries@eventides.org.uk

I am sure he will be able & willing to contact the present owners on your behalf.

[jim912]

Thank you Chris. I will do.
Jim.