The life of N2676 Arthur. Design: China Doll, designed by: Phil Morrison in 1967
Previous boat names: Singin Hinny, U-27.
Comments from Bryan Storey:
My number 2 twelve was a brand new 7 plank China Doll from Wyche & Coppock in 1973. Originally called Singin Hinny (Should have been Cheviot the highest Northumberland peak- because of its number) Keenly sailed at DRSC & every winter series with Tynemouth SC on River Tyne at Ryton. Especially good in light airs, tacking like a dream. Passed it on to my wife Vera. Did Pevensey in Burton Week '74. Was 12th at weather mark one day - but faded!!. Sold in the North.
Comments from Mike Storey:
I sailed this boat in the Burton Week at Tynemouth with my mother, including one memorable day when it absolutely howled. So many boats got into difficulties that some were left anchored upside down to stop them floating off to Norway until rescue boats could recover them. We sailed out to the start, thought better of it and somehow made it back to shore in one piece. Several days of that week were blown off.
I think singing hinny is a geordie name for a kettle.