Winter 09 Smack Dock Soundings WINTER 2009 ISSUE 53 Fly and Primrose battle it out in the 2006 Colne match. Fly is currently in the smack dock having a new deck fitted. Martin Worth is doing the work himself, you can read about his experiences inside. From the editor. Chairman; Simon Fox. We have a bumper edition of smack dock Cherry Tree Farm, Bromley Road, Ardleigh, CO7 7SG. soundings this edition. My thanks go out to all of Tel 07814505786 you who have contributed. Journal Editor; Robin Page. We are all looking forward to a better season in 49 Colne Road, Brightlingsea, Essex, CO7 0DU. 2009, with warm sun, and nice breezes (fingers Tel. 07768522957 e-mail
[email protected] crossed). We have made some progress with the website, The opinions expressed in this journal are those of the please have a look www.smackdock.co.uk . individual contributors and are not necessarily the views of the CSPS or its committee. I would like owners to send up to date pictures and details of their boats to me. Robin Page. 01206 304690 Issue 53 Page - 1- Winter 09 Smack Dock Soundings Contents From the editor………………………………………………………………Robin Page Page 1 Contents…………………………………………………………………………………… Page 2 Beyond the Bench Head………………………..……………………….….Judy Harris Page 2 Memories and anecdotes of bygone days. ………….…………..………Dick Harman Page 3 New Deck for Fly…………………………………………………...Martin Worth (Ferret) Page 5 LES VIEUX GREEMENTS DES BANCS DE FLANDRE …….……….Andy Lindley Page 8 Exert from Boadicea CK213………………………………..…………….Michael Frost Page 9 Chairman’s reports……………………………………………………………Simon Fox Page 10 Dorana………………………………………………………………………..Gary Humm Page 12 Local marine art………………………………………………………………Robin Page Page 14 Dates for your diary……………………………………………………..………………… Page 15 Gaff mainsail setting………………………………………………………….Mark Butler Page 17 Beyond the Bench-Head..