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June 4th 2006
This quad four boat which cost over £6000 was purchased with a major contribution of £5000 from Awards For All to whom the Club is extremely grateful.
The boat was built by Burgashell of Ely Cambridge. Thanks to Bill Burgess on 01353 777184. It is a coastal design with in line seats enabling it to be rowed as a coxed four or quad scull.
Mr Steve Barnard who for the last 1/4 century has been a major person behind the success of the Club is honoured with a boat naming .
Steve was Captain for a few years when he was most famous for leading the songs rendered in the back of the van which had about 15 people in it.
I think "Barnacle Bill the Sailor" sung in hoarse flat was his Nessun Dorma.
A very popular figure Steve is congratulated by all the Senior people in the Club. Mr Ian Smith was heard to comment that Steve hadn't quite got the spirit of a boat naming ceremony correct as he was only dribbling the champers rather than pouring it over the boat!
Steve is accompanied by a bevy of ladies with wife Sue, Supergran Pat and daughter Katie.
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Rob Ferguson, an up and coming golf prodigy and clothing model, has a laugh with Jamie Hayden and daughter Shirley |
A worried Paul Knight and Steve look on as Miss Julie Easton argues her case to be in the J16 maiden voyage of the "Stevie B". Mr Eric Smith is seen urgently consulting stress tables for plastic fibreglass boats with the Club's Oldest Member Mr John Bargh.
A bevy of talent parade to be first off in the "Stevie B".
The maiden crew pose for the maiden launch.
Upon returning the boat was described as "excellent" with good handling and speed highlighted.
Meanwhile Gran asks once again how does she change the film?
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Mr Craig Golding a J16 Member would have been in
the maiden cruise but had had his hands full. The search will start in earnest for other J16 members. |
...and finally
Miss Emma Golding explains to her shocked mum what she was really doing when she sprained her ankle!!
Thanks to everyone for turning up and making it such a nice occasion.