Gemini G10 displacement catamaran Beverly Ann is ideal for being worked by two men, claims North Shields skipper Ian Wakenshaw, assessing his newbuild.

The crew formed a high opinion of the boat while gillnetting last year, but Skipper Wakenshaw says the vessel's previously high level of performance has been surpassed now that she has been rigged for trawling.

"I am over the moon with every aspect of the boat, which is proving to be ideally suited for two totally different fishing methods.