My model of Newhaven's former harbour tug Meeching (1960), built by local modeller Fred Davies a few years ago, on the lake at Princes Park, Eastbourne. Friday 26th August 2016. It was a bit breezier than I expected with no calm spots anywhere on the lake. However Meeching handled very well, and was great fun to drive, much like the real thing at times!
Alas, she started to leak through the stuffing tubes and this brought the sail to a premature end. Shafts are now being removed, tubes packed with grease and props polished, ready for the next outing.
