My name is Paul Atkins, I am director of a family business that was formed in 1936, I began working for my grandfather, and still work with my father John Atkins.
The business is called AtkinsTechnicolour and is based in Kent Town, on the verge of Adelaide’s square mile and park lands.
I am married to Kate Burns a highly talented graphic designer, and have two children Elizabeth and Josephine (7 and 5 years old).
I like boats. Big time.
Paul
I just want to thank you for your blog. As you may know from the forum I am building a NIS 18 stretched a foot. At this point I am just a bit behind you, but as I am able to spend 20-24 hours per week, will soon be moving ahead. My wife just died recently which gives me added incentive to work on the boat to occupy my mind.
Meanwhile your recent blog alerted me to be extra careful as I am also installing the chines and sheer strip.
Your stem fitting by the way looks very nice. Mine is more sloppily done, which is okay because I don’t mind using a little more epoxy to make up for bad craftsmanship; nonetheless I appreciate good work when I see it.
Dan
Thank you Dan, lovely to hear from you. I appreciate the kind words.
Sorry for your loss, you have found a great distraction in boat building.
I have read a great deal about the under-currents in boat building and what it can do for you. I have one really nice boat as a result of a break up. I am not a religious or mystical person, but I think launching a boat you made is a pretty ‘awesome’ experience.
Robert Ayliffe was featured in Wooden Boat many years ago in a article entitled “Boat builder as Shaman” (WB issue #103, pg 64), it says it all.
Keep in contact, I’d love to talk sometime.
Paul