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Artists open their studios
Submitted by ruth on Mon, 21/08/2006 - 14:58.
Artists open their studios
Drawn to the Valley brings together many artists from the Tamar Valley area in the aim to promote art to the public by putting on exhibitions and having open studio days. There are a huge variety of artists that belong to the Drawn to the Valley project and many take their inspiration from the countryside in which they live. From 2nd - 10th September 49 of these artists will be taking part in the open studios, giving the public an opportunity to view their work which is beautifully diverse. To see a directory of the artists involved click here or pick up a booklet from our office.
Sadler 34' For Sale
Submitted by ruth on Wed, 26/07/2006 - 13:48.
SOLD
Trilogy
1988 Sadler 34' now for sale
We have recently added another boat to our brokerage list. This being Trilogy a Sadler 34'. She has clearly been looked after since new and has been upgraded professionally when necessary. A fine example of a much sought-after and comfortable cruising design, being fully equipped and ready to sail. We have just had the privilege of looking after at Weir Quay for the last 4 years and have services and maintained her to a high standard. Full details can be found under the brokerage section on this website - click here. If you recquire any further information or wish to have a look at her then give us a call on 01822 840474.
A Really Worthwhile Project
Submitted by ruth on Mon, 24/07/2006 - 09:46.
LARIAT - A Really Worthwhile Project!
Ocean Ranger Saves The Day
Submitted by ruth on Fri, 21/07/2006 - 12:42.
The Ocean Ranger Returns to Form/Saves the Day
The 27’ 1950s Percy Mitchel Yard launch has come into her own over the last fortnight. Re-furbished over the winter – see Yard Diary passim – Ocean Ranger is now the principal and only WQB workboat in commission and has been ploughing up and down the Tamar upper reaches, towing and tugging and ferrying.
New Price - Mirage 29
Submitted by ruth on Fri, 21/07/2006 - 12:39.
New price Mirage 29
Offers over £20k are invited on the Mirage 29 for sale at WQB. The local owners are reluctantly selling the boat which they have poured thousands of pounds into in the last few years. The price has been reduced still further because they are building a new home in Bere Ferrers and have no time left for their much-loved Mistral.
Queen Bee in Sailing Today
Submitted by ruth on Wed, 12/07/2006 - 07:33.
Queen Bee in Sailing Today
In this months Sailing Today you will see a boat you may recognise from Weir Quay Boatyard. Peter Charles' boat Queen Bee is featured in the 'Used Boat Test' section and is put through a number of tests that are intended to help readers of the magazine make informed choices when buying a boat.
Wych Capella Re-launched
Submitted by ruth on Wed, 12/07/2006 - 07:17.
Wych Capella Re-launched
In the big and brutal autumn of October 2005, Whych Capella, a 27' motor launch, slipped her Cargreen mooring through a failed stainless shackle pin and ended up under the trees on the Cornish bank (see yard diary). The opportunityof an insurance claim for half a new rub rail, led from one thing to another. Now she has been re-launched after a major re-fit at WQB and is looking like a new boat. Works completed include:
- New rub rail in black PVC D-section
- Topside respray with Awlgrip - Stannary Signs
- Refurbished wheel house coach roof and deck sides - Fleet Hull Systems
- New bowroller
- Refurbished galley with stainless worktops
- New mast
A Bigger and Better Classic Boat Rally
Submitted by ruth on Wed, 05/07/2006 - 10:43.
Plymouth Classic Boat Rally
From 28th July to 1st August Plymouth will be hosting its annual Classic Boat Rally. This year is set to be bigger and better than previous years with an exciting programme of events and the new venue being Sutton Harbour giving easy access to the Barbican and Plymouth. For more information about the event and for an entry form go to the Plymouth Classic Boat Rally website by clicking here.
Marine Lecture
Submitted by ruth on Fri, 23/06/2006 - 11:43.
Sharks and Seals - at Risk in our Seas
7pm - Thursday 23rd November at the Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London
This event has been bought to our attention and is said to be proving bery popular. It includes talks by Earthwatch scientists Colin Speedie (Britain's Basking Sharks) and Stephen Westcott (Seals of Southwest England). Investigating the impacts of man's encroaching activities on the behaviour, and indeed survival, of two of Britain's largest and most charismatic marine species.
