I had a trip to Reedham Ferry on the South Broads today to Survey this lovely old Broads Yacht. Built by Ernest Collins way back in 1937.
Collins History: The start of the pleasure boating business on the Broads is often associated with Loynes of Wroxham, but another family started a hire craft business which can claim to be the second oldest on the Broads and subsequently, one of its most famous – the Collins family. In the 1930’s, the yard built a series of yachts, all of which were mahogany-planked and bright varnished, giving a distinctive appearance. These included four 30ft, 5 berth yachts, known as the “Valkyrie” class.....
Collins History: The start of the pleasure boating business on the Broads is often associated with Loynes of Wroxham, but another family started a hire craft business which can claim to be the second oldest on the Broads and subsequently, one of its most famous – the Collins family. In the 1930’s, the yard built a series of yachts, all of which were mahogany-planked and bright varnished, giving a distinctive appearance. These included four 30ft, 5 berth yachts, known as the “Valkyrie” class.....
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| Valkyrie back in her Heyday...... |
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| Reedham Village in the distance |
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| Lifting her out for inspection |
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| Amazing old 'Derrick' at Reedham, one of the oldest left operating in the country... |
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| A couple of seams to re-caulk before putting her back in the water |
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| No valves no tanks! The toilet waste goes straight out through the bottom of the loo! |
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| Anyone fancy a project... the Yard have a Corvette 32 hull and superstructure up for sale for £12K. Contact Sandersons of Reedham for more info. |
I sailed in a flotilla of the four Valkyries in 1962 & I thought I remembered they were clinker built. It must be my memory going but I seem to recall seeing the Perfect Lady class & admiring the smoothness of the carvel hull.
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