Includes pictures from Paramour 2's launch on 11th. March- slightly lower key than nine years ago... no bacon butties!

Paramour 2 with newly fitted inflatable collar

Paramour 2 looking good with console and jockeys in, and tube fittings in place

I have been involved every step of the build; here final console layout is shown

Paramour 2's new Yamaha 200hp

New upholstery colours for Paramour 2

Paramour 2- build completed. At XS RIBs HQ on Wednesday 13th. February

Paramour 2 heading west! Pictured at Oxford Services on 14th. February

Paramour 2 is ready for launch on the slipway, Monday 11th. March.

Final checks before she goes into the water. Monday 11th. March.

Paramour 2 launch day, Monday 11th. March. Chris, Assist. HM and Mark.

Paramour 2, just after launch

Mum Christening Paramour 2, Monday 11th. March. Nine years since she did it last time. Photo'- Roger

Paramour 2 launch day, Monday 11th. March. Ania and me.

The first time I'm aboard Paramour 2 afloat!

Setting off for her first trip.

First trip, with family aboard. Photo'- Martin HM

Posing with Paramour 2. Photo'- Martin HM

Paramour 2 alongside at Mylor Yacht Harbour. Thanks Rich for the photo'

First action shot. Photo'- Sam Norman

Tom, Becky, Graham and Trish- winners of The lunch at Pandora Inn competition. Picture- Chris

First paddlers of the season

Jess and hens in Falmouth

The whole fleet of kayaks ready for a big group of paddlers, in May

Flags on the harbour yard arms, to mark the 75th. anniversary of D Day

Paramour 2's seating plan

Paramour 2 and St. Mawes Castle, July. Photo'- Sam Norman

Kayaks at Carricknath Cove, July. Photo'- Sam Norman

Paramour 2 in Restronguet Creek. Photo'- Jenny Bower

Paramour 2 with Lugo Buoy, and St. Anthony's Head in the background. Photo'- Sam Norman

The Lewis family, aboard Paramour 2

Disembarking at Trebah Beach, Helford. Thousands of American soldiers embarked from this very spot for The D Day Landings, in June 1944. Photo'- Amy Wilson

Paramour 2 alongside the pontoon at The Shipwright's Arms, Helford, September. Photo'- David Hofton

Take your four-legged friend for a paddle