Jenter

Jenter is a cutter-rigged Frances 26. She was laid up at Westerly-Victoria's premises in Waterlooville, before being fitted out at Warsash. The yard number was 9445.

Jenny and Peter Cosker have owned her since new and were present for the launching on the 3rd December 1993 at Stone Pier Yard in Warsash. The partial underlining of our christian names gives a clue to the choice of boat name. The idea was suggested by James Boulton of Victoria Yachts Limited when we could think of nothing better ourselves!

Jenter is normally berthed at Brighton Marina and has sailed an average of 1200nm a year. Her travels have taken her from Woodbridge on the Deben to the Isles of Scilly over here, and as far as Douarnenez in Brittany, on the other side.

The photograph shows Jenter approaching the Western Solent off Hurst Castle in a bit of a blow.

Photograph by fellow member, John Tyer from his yacht 'Annjohlyn'

Above:  Mary assists in moving Jenter from the Inner Basin before the tide falls too far!

Right:  Jenny and Peter

Below:  Jenter in the Outer Marina.

Falmouth 2005

Photographs by Bryan and Mary Smith, who came down to Pendennis Marina to welcome us to Falmouth.

Until recently, Bryan and Mary owned the Victoria 30, 'Mary Hay of Mylor' and were members of the Association.

Jenter was lifted at Port Solent on the 6th April and the photograph was taken the following day.

Unfortunately, some work on the gelcoat is required just below the deck drain on the starboard side. We believe this is a consequence of Jenter being dropped onto a cradle three years ago at Eastbourne.

Apart from this, she seems to be in pretty good shape and we are set to re-launch on the 6th May, in good time for the South Coast Rally to the Beaulieu River and Gin's Club!