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Bananas banned during Scottish wooden boat festival

Bananas banned during Scottish wooden boat festival

Bananas banned during Scottish wooden boat festival

19/06/2015

The Scottish Herald newspaper is reporting a dramatic step taken by the small town of Portsoy to ensure nothing upsets the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Traditional Boat Festival on July 4 and 5:

http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/

If you are not a believer in superstition then maybe this will be of use onboard. Best use of a hair dryer ever!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttjhOZjL59w

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