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….!
Sep 10, 2014 | From the foredeck
Occasional Maria crewman Tom Bridle showed a fleet that included some of the world’s largest sailing ships how to do it when he skippered the Cirdan Trust’s gaff rigged yawl Duet to victory in the Falmouth to Greenwich Tall Ships’ Race at the...
Sep 2, 2014 | From the foredeck
Foredeck supremo Pete Hickman jumped ship for Mersea Regatta to take the helm of his newly-acquired Dragon round the cans for the first time with Lucy Harris of Helen & Violet fame at the sharp end. Despite his class starting 10 minutes after Maria’s, Pete...
Sep 2, 2014 | From the foredeck
We like a good cake on Maria – but just what is going on here? Can you come up with a caption? Use the Contact Form to drop us a line and we’ll publish the best – there might be a cake in it for the one we think the best….!
Sep 2, 2014 | From the foredeck
Not many smacks have been to a wedding. Fewer still have been part of the reception. But when crew members Sally Gentry and Joe Harman tied the knot on August 23, Maria was an important part of the proceedings. Following the wedding at All Saints’ in...
Jun 13, 2014 | From the foredeck
Here’s a sneak peek at Maria’s new-for-the-2014 season mainsail, a little flatter than the last one. It’s looking pretty good here, and we can’t wait to try it in anger at Rowhedge Regatta on June 14. The sail was made by the team at James...
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