Jul 14, 2015 | From the foredeck
Never seen what’s underneath a smack? Here’s Maria pushed to the limit during the last race of Mersea Week 2014, which she won. Rumours that the crew requested toe straps for the 2015 season haven’t been confirmed….!
Jul 14, 2015 | Race reports
Pin Mill was the venue for a perfect day’s sailing on July 11 – the day of the annual PMSC Smacks and Working Boats Race. Paul, Sally and Joe had sailed Maria round from Brightlingsea the day before and race day saw David, Crispin, Tom, Floss, Pete and Drew join...
Jun 21, 2015 | Race reports
Light and shifty winds greeted the crew who assembled for Rowhedge Regatta at the civilised start time of 10am at Brightlingea’s Bateman’s Tower. We opted for the middle of the river on the reaching start, aiming to creep up the Point Clear shore on the...
Jun 17, 2015 | Race reports
Spruced up with a shiny new coat of paint and smoothed seams for 2015, Maria was ready for the Wivenhoe Regatta race on June 6. With her on the Bateman’s Tower line were the big smacks Sunbeam, Alberta, and My Alice, all of whom beat Maria to the reaching start....
Sep 15, 2014 | Race reports
A light breeze greeted the crew of Maria as they mustered for a 7.30am start at the Colne Smack and Barge match on September 13. There was enough wind to blow the fleet out of the river under full sail, but not enough – or so it seemed – to break the course record...
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