John Welsford sailing his SCAMP design on Hamilton Lake

As good a way as any of starting my first blog post of the New Year with a photo of John Welsford sailing his delightful SCAMP on a summery Lake Rotoroa in Hamilton, New Zealand.

John had just completed the boat for a customer and this was its maiden voyage.

Fortunately I had phoned John to wish him compliments of the season and been invited down to take some photos and have a sail.....I can't stop smiling, these little boats have that effect on you!