The Metre Shed exhibiting at the Earls Court Boat Show
by Neil ’Jaffa’ Harrison, The Metre Shed 1 Dec 2007 08:11 GMT
1-9 December 2007
Paul Smith’s stunning 1946 McGruer classic 6 metre 'Caprice' on The Metre Shed stand at the Earls Court Boat SHow © Jan Borzymowski
The Metre Shed based at Universal Marina and home to the largest collection of managed Metre Boats, is exhibiting at The Earls Court Boat Show this December.
The Metre Shed stand is in prime location to the left of the main stage in Earls Court 1. The main feature at the stand is the stunning ‘Caprice’, Paul Smith’s 1946 McGruer classic 6 metre. Caprice, following a hard year of competition has just had a birthday and will be on view in all her glory.
The Metre Shed is also displaying a time line explaining the history of the Metre Classes and the development over the past 100 years from the birth of the rule in 1907 to Olympic selection, America's Cup, The Centenary Regatta in Cowes 2007 and much more.
The concept drawings of the new modern 8 metre designed by Fauroux for Avia Willment are also on display for all to admire. A stunning design with magnificent lines from the leading metre boat design office, ‘Miss U’ will be the boat to watch in 2008.
Tuesday from 3pm, The Metre Shed will host the Metre Boat Reunion, with members and owners past, present and future welcome to join the party and discuss their passion while enjoying Champagne and canapés.
Thursday from 3pm will be a chance to meet the specialists; leading professionals involved with class will be on hand to answer your questions and discuss the intricacies of the Metre Boats, from the finite points of the rules, through logistics and event planning, to restoration, repair and equipment choice.
We look forward to seeing you there.