Preservation - Apathy, Neglect & Surfury Preservation

[kipstone]

A campaign to preserve "Surfury" is being launched in the next couple of weeks via a new website that is being constructed - see www.surfury.co.uk. Anybody with material, photos recollections of "Surfury" or any of her fellow competitors & craft from the classic Cowes Torquay Cowes that could be included please let me know via the site or to chris.grayer@btinternet.com.
Its about time that the UK industry looked back & preserved its racing heritage as there is so little left. Why is it that there is so little interest in race craft preservation - it directly conflicts with Motor Sport who value their iconic vehicles both finacially and with reverence? Is there not room for a power craft "Goodwood" to be kicked off in Cowes as part of the traditional "race" weekend? A bit of enthuthiasm & a bit of sponsorship & subscription from the current stakeholders in the media & manufacturing would be all it would take.
As with Gipsy Moth would it not be a thing to behold to see & hear Surfury & a couple of other champions once again thunder past Cowes?

 

[miket]

One of Sir Max Aitken's old Cowes Torquay Bertrams has been on the hard at Island Harbour for some years.
It is in process of restoration/ conversion but not sure if it will ever be completed.

 

[burgundyben]

Yes I think a 'Cowes Revival' would be a greta idea.

I'd be there in 333

http://www.faireyownersclub.co.uk/default.asp?content=boats&type=huntsman28&photo=11

 

[tcm]

er website

had a look at the website-you need permissions etc so er stuffit...

 

[burgundyben]

Re: er website

its cos he put a fullstop at the end of his url, ditch . and try again, then you will see a website of nothing....

not a great start to promoting a load of old plywood and dare I say it....fablon

 

[jhr]

Re: er website

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a load of old plywood and dare I say it....fablon

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How could you describe her like that? One of the most beautiful Class 1 powerboats ever built, imho. Sonny Levi would be rolling in his grave if it weren't for the fact that he's thankfully still with us....

Nearly as good looking as Playtime:

 

[kipstone]

Re: er website - Surfury

Permissions already granted for any material & photos planning to be used. Research has been difficult but permissions not so. If you do believe there are any specific copyright issues that I, as an amateur have overlooked, then please do let me know.

 

[kipstone]

Re: er website

Sorry for the typo in the url - my fault it is www.surfury.co.uk Sorry you feel that way as I also champion the cause & the great work Fairey owners contribute to heritage. The "Surfury" site is under construction - the reason for the posting was to appeal for any contributions & not to promote a reaction to "see a website of nothing".