Waverley - the best of both words

摘要

As Waverley moves into the final weeks of her first full sailing programme since last year's £4 million restoration and rebuild, Russell Plummer confirms that the appeal of the world's last seagoing paddle steamer remains as substantial as ever. Although die-hard ferry enthusiasts will turn out in rain, hail or shine for a trip on their favourite vessel, it is good to see the usually more selective general public rolling up in large numbers for an outing on Waverley when the sun shines. This season's sailings, which started on the Clyde at Easter, have seen Waverley receiving welcomes from trippers little short of joyous.