Key details
- Current boat name
- Slippen
- Boat class
- 6964
- Function
- Service
- Type
Dimensions and specifications
- Length (m / ft)
- 8.53 / 28ft
- Beam (m / ft)
- 1.63 / 5ft 4in
- Leeward
- Keel
- Propulsion
- Oar
Design and build
- Designer
- Peters
- Date of build
- 1830
- Place of build
- St Mawes
Current status
- Present use
- Racing
History
Built by Peters in 1930 for use in Isles of Scilly. Originally named BERNICE. Purchased by Newquay Rowing Club in 1953. SLIPPEN was restored and 're-shaped' by Brabyn at Padstow in 1956. Sold to Isles of Scilly Gig Racing Association in 1980. Continues to be raced. June 2008 (Picture courtsey of Classic Boat)