Last chance to book BF120 and to join me on 13th - 17th Jan 2015! Have you got £199? Have you got the guts for Portsmouth to London in January? If so, book now at www.tallships.org and come and have fun in what is probably the world's best yacht.
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What could be finer than being at the foot of the first staircase? 100,000 punters passing by on their way in - and out!
My little Mirror was admired and the owner of number, 3, 14, 61, 107...... and the first owner of no 32 all came past with stories to tell:

Dear Peter,
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Here we are at the Photo Call on Southampton Docks. I go sailing in the old girl with the big Sunseeker. It looks like a collision course. Who's having most fun? Thanks to Martyn, Geoff and Margret, Martin and Catherine for helping on my stand. More photos to follow.
Photo by Robin Barnes.
Video of the above event on http://vimeo.com/74565029 
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'Starboard!' I hope they give way! I'm doing a photo call with this little beauty at the boat show tomorrow.
On the water at 3.30pm. Get the rescue boat at the ready....
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For us to wear on the Boat Show stand:
Mirror32 T-shirts by 'I dress Myself' of Frome http://www.idressmyself.co.uk Thanks Hannah and Pete!
Other news: Newton Crum Insurance sending MORE GOODIES for me to give out to folks who donate to http://tallships.org Did I say, it only costs £18 to insure a Mirror for a year?!
Free tickets received for people who can help us man the stand - only 7 left - ring me on 07733619002 if you want to help for a few hours in return for a free ticket!
Frome Rotary ...
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Newton Crum has sent me A2 300 posters and a £100 donation to 'Tallships'. I'm giving away these great posters to anyone who gives a donation of £5 or more to 'Tallships'. - and they've sent some magnifying glasses too. Is this so you can check the small print on your existing insurance? What a great company!
I've got a local firm making T-shirts and I've finished varnishing the boat.
I'm still open to offers for manning the stand. You'll get a free ticket, a nice T-shirt to wear on the stand...
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Here is an email from David Crum, of Newton Crum Insurance:

Morning all,

Peter Barnes, Commodore of Shearwater S.C., is exhibiting his ancient Mirror to promote interest in older boats and in particular the voyages offered by the charity Tall Ships Youth Trust.

I am happy to confirm that his policy providing £5m Third Party Indemnity extends to cover the time the boat is at the PSP Southampton Boat Show and indeed any other charity event in the UK.

Peter contacted Jodi earlier to ask if w...

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PSP Southampton Boat Show - Exhibitor Profile

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Stripped the mast in preparation for some new varnish. Then it rained so I did harpsichords instead....
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It's a big wrench, but I've decided to accept offers for Mirror32 during the Boat Show. Watch this space..... Best offer over £350 by 22nd September secures this beauty:
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It's official. We have a stand at the Southampton Boat Show. Please come. and a big thank you to my first sponsors - Mersea Trailers www.merseatrailers.com are lending me a brand new combi trailer for the Mirror to sit on!Thanks guys!
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Your chance to help tall ships youth trust by doing any of the following:

Help man the 'Mirror 23' stand in dingy exhibition area - the first thing you see when you come to the Southampton Boat Show (13th-22nd Sept). Free tickets in exchange for your help!

Loan me a decent combi trailer for the boat to sit on - Sorted! Thank you Mersea Trailers.

Loan me some chairs, table and a sun/rain cover - with 'Blah blah are proud to sponsor Mirror 32' on it.

Some paint, varnish, etc.

Sweets, pens....

£500 s...
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