 | | The picture will be donated by Allan Jackson Dimensions: Total framed 770mm x 400mm Actual Photo: 570mm x 195mm Raffle tickets costs a mere R10 and tickets can be purchased from committee / members of Durban Paddle Ski Club and Save Vetch's Association. You may also visit the Durban Paddle Ski Club on Saturdays & Sundays 06h00 to 16h30 Proceeds go to the "Save Vetch's Association" Trust Fund. I've been told from "reliable sources" (Johnny) that Leonardo da Vinci and Rembrandt could only dream of painting this unique picture of paradise. | |
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 | This is the day that the LORD Hath made. What a beautiful day. This is what we all stand to lose. | | | |
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 | Whenever people find themselves on the coast they come across a wide variety of boats that are used by South African anglers. These range from ski boats, bay boats, inflatables, ski-vees, etc. etc. Yet there is a unique little craft, that apart from a handful of people that fish off the Durban beachfront, few people are even aware of its existence… the Durban Paddle Ski. The original “Crocker Ski” was a peculiar, flat-bottomed banana-shaped contraption, being supported by a meranti beam frame, covered in canvas and coated with an epoxy paint to make it watertight. Later, anglers started making them out of masonite, then marine ply and finally maintenance-free fibreglass. Although “luxuries” such as hatches, rod-holders skegs and transoms were added, the original shape of the craft has hardly changed. | | | |
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