Key details

Current boat name
Noel
Boat class
7572
Function
Sports and Leisure
Type

Dimensions and specifications

Length (m / ft)
4.37 / 14ft 4in
Beam (m / ft)
1.3 / 4ft 3in
Propulsion
Oar/Sail

Design and build

Date of build
1920 c
Place of build
Unknown

Current status

Present use
Sailing

History

The builder and date of build of NOEL are unknown. She was designed especially for camping and is probably unique on the Thames. From 1948 to 1987 she was owned by Miss Lily Grace Meadows, who for nearly forty years from 1948 sculled her on an annual camping cruise including the Henlet Royal Regatta. She was given to present owner in 1987 and is now used extensively on the Thames. August 2009