Will did an outstanding job renovating La Nonna, the camping double skiff we bought a couple of years back: always focused on a sensible, efficient and cost effective solution to any problems without ever skimping on the overall quality of the boat, and its restoration. She has now completed her first summer back afloat, and is a joy to behold, and to row.

Will has also been diligent in alerting me to other opportunities – for instance, he recently spotted a lovely pair of skiff sculls, for sale online at an excellent price.

It is always reassuring to know you are in the hands of someone with a love of the river and its various traditional craft – and the knowledge of how to bring them back to life, and keep them that way.

Tim