Ernie was a much loved Boatman of PBC for 41 years.
He completed his apprenticeship as a boatbuilder at Banham’s, and used his skills to good effect in keeping our boats in first class order. Generations of Boat Club men will remember his skilful pole-work at the start of bumping races, and will have a clear picture of him emerging from his workshop with a welcoming smile whenever a boat returned from an outing.