Jim Allan

'Windshift' was visited last night by three special guests.  Jim Allan who passed away last year was a special friend to Hamish.  He taught navigation and seamanship at Banff Academy and put many young men through their skippers tickets.  (see link on http://www.bachlawprojects.co.uk/).  Jim remained interested in the work Bachlaw undertook with young people, particularly the work on the boat.  Indeed this was inspired by him as a number of staff when younger did similar things with Jim.  Jim was on the Bachlaw Projects Board of Advisors, his role has now been taken on by his wife Elaine.  It was great to have Jim's wife Elaine, his daughter Adelaine and his grand-daughter Elise across to visit the boat.  Jim was part of the initial planning for the Sweden trip and in his memory and honour a plaque has been put up on 'Windshift' saying

This boat was inspired by

JIM ALLAN

Our work here nurtures friendship and guidance

motivating independence, helping young people

to achieve their full potential.

Thanks to Elaine, Adelaine and Elise for coming over to the boat.  I am sure Jim will be sailing with us in spirit.  Particular thanks for the big jar of sweeties which Davie and Hamish got stuck into whenever you left.