Like many other boaters, for more than a few months during the Corona Virus pandemic I sat at home, and so, with no prospect of going boating for the foreseeable future, my efforts turned to finishing a couple of craft that were on the stocks. The trouble was, having plenty of time on my hands, these projects were soon finished, and I was once more left twiddling my fingers. Further to this, when our local pond did become accessible again after a period of park closure, cars were no longer permitted onsite, access being restricted to foot traffic and bicycles. Now, as it happens, I did have a few boats that were transportable by bike, but that always presents the risk of damage. So, what was needed, I decided, was…