Wedding present

Oliver Brady was finishing university when he spotted a hulk on Strangford Lough in Nothern Ireland. Stepfather Gerry Dumigan, a classic Dragon owner and CB reader, beat him to the punch and bought it as a wedding present for Oliver and his now wife Lana. After six years of hard work including new keel bolts, frames, caulking, complete renovation of all the (teak) brightwork, mast repair and interior fit-out, the 1939-built, 35ft

(10.7m) teak HS Rouse yacht is back afloat and looking great. “The boat is a testament to Gerry, who worked so hard on the restoration” said Oliver.