New Longboat delivery to Greece and Beale Park Boat Show

This past week has been busy for us here in the yard, sadly no sailing for me, however we had the second boat show of the year at Beale Park, and personal delivery service of a new Longboat to Greece.

Wednesday 3rd June

Tony and Steve arrive to collect the new Longboat which they are going to deliver direct to its new owner in Koroni in Greece, the plan is for them to drive down through Europe and catch a ferry from Brindisi to Patras, and then onto Koroni.

All loaded up and ready to go

Sunday I get the phone call to say that all three have arrived safely at the final destination, and that

the owner is very happy with his boat.

One happy customer
What a great service we provide to our customers

Friday 5th June

The first of three days at Beale Park, this is the smallest of the boat shows which we attend, and as we gave it a miss last year, we were pleased to be back this year.

Our show boat all set up

The weather was good for us this year, as I can remember the time when Stewart went with a gazebo, and didn't bring it back, it was so windy the gazebo ended up in the river.

Saturday, both Simon and I were there talking to old owners, and prospective new ones, everyone complimented us on the quality of workmanship, this is something which we pride ourselves on.

Sunday, and Simon and Hannah arrive at the show early, with Hannah going to help Steve at Hobie Cat for the day, after working from home first thing, I arrive with Lauren and Kyle, this will be Kyle's second boat show, as he attended Southampton at only five weeks old.

Kyle has a steady hand on the tiller extension

Three generations

My two beautiful daughters

Soon, the three days come to an end, it was great to see old friends, as well as making new ones, as I was leaving the show,a I had the news from Tony that he had arrived in Koroni, and the new owner was extremely pleased with both the boat and the personal delivery service.

Back in the office on Monday morning, and sell a brokerage boat, what a great way to end a good few days.

Now time to count down the days until I go sailing again, this time it will be from Ashlett Creek, near Southampton as Daislebee has a new home.

Come back soon to read about my lesson on "luffing" xx