Severn, Arnside Sailing Club’s historic yacht was sailed for the first time following her four year £150,000 restoration by David Moss Boatbuilders at Skippool near Blackpool. Severn was built in Arnside by Crossfields in 1912 as one of ten boats for the Royal Mersey Yacht Club.
A launch event was held at Blackpool and Fleetwood Yacht Club also at Skippool on Sat 16th May.
Burgees were presented to Severn by Ian Diamond, Rear Commodore of Royal Mersey Yacht Club and Val Hockey, Commodore of Blackpool and Fleetwood Yacht Club.
Ian Diamond presenting a Royal Mersey Burgee to Steve Cottam, Skipper of Severn.
Steve Cottam and Alasdair Simpson with Val Hockey, Commodore of Blackpool and Fleetwood Yacht Club toasting Severn.
Lune Tide performed the Severn Song. The song was written by Mike Greenwood, whose father and uncle sailed on Severn in the 192os.
Lunetide performing the Severn song
It is planned to sail Severn from Skippool to Roa Island near Barrow at the end of May. Severn will be based at Roa Island coming up to Arnside on Spring Tides.
Severn leaving Blackpool and Fleetwood Yacht Club