Our new replica Dutch Barge 'Elessina' was fitted out by myself (Ian), my wife Leigh and daughter Katie, during weekends and holidays. I worked full time for a well known Motor Car manufacturer, as a Senior Conveyor and Facilities Engineer.  Leigh works at a local hospital as a medical secretary. Katie is studying criminology at Portsmouth University We lived in Essex, lived on board Elessina for 2.5 years on the R Medway and Thames but now live in Suffolk. We spend summers and spring / Autumn cruising.   Ian    Leigh  Katie  Leigh and Ian, Madrid May 2006 Leigh and Ian with Koala bear in Australia November 2004 Ian with grandsons Ryan and Ajay on board Elessina October 2005   Leigh, Katie and Ian at the Hoe Mill Lock Boat Owners B-B-Q in July 2001. Our Pets. Clio is a Bison Frise. She is 4 years old, and can often be seen with us on our barge Elessina. Katie with cousins Chris, Nick and Connor on our old narrowboat, Isabella September 2000.  Leigh, Ian and Leigh's Mum (Anita) on Isabella. September 2000