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Lydney Skiff Project

Unit 130, Harbour Road Industrial Estate, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4EN

  • 12 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

Explore the work of a community based group building a skiff to row on the Severn. Learn about traditional boat building in the Forest of Dean.

The Lydney Skiff team, headed by Dave Eatwell has been working since 2023 to construct the hull of the 22 foot rowing boat. It accommodates four rower and is based on the St Ayles skiff which was first developed by the Scottish Fisheries Museum and used by the Scottish Rowing Association.
As well as using the skiff on the Lydney canal and the River Severn, the team are hoping to take part in the Great River Race on the Thames in the autumn.

Timings & Tours

Thursday 12 September:
1030-1630

Location & directions

Unit 130, Harbour Road Industrial Estate, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4EN

Contact on day:
Eric Witheridge
Telephone number:
+447791190700

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

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