Colne Smack Match 2020

Fantastic day out with the Peace Crew watching the Colne Smack match.
Alberta CK318
ADC CK431
Kate CK28
Gracie CK46
Priscilla CK437
A few beers with the lads on board my mates Sunseeker made the perfect day.

[@rmcnabb]

Gorgeous. Amazing that those windward shrouds can take the strain.

[@CheersWarren]

What a fabulous day of racing , smooth seas, decent wind, great light and beautifully prepared smacks hanging every sail up, all brought on some wonderful drone/arial footage. 40 years ago some of these smacks were barely hanging on as mast less fishing boats. So glad the have got rescued and fixed up with lots of dedicated work! Thanks for posting! Cheers Warren

[@lurch1e]

Thanks Warren.

[@martin5504]

Thanks

[@kevinu.k.7042]

Great to watch. Superb filming - Thanks.

[@richardcurant454]

Thanks, I really enjoyed that+++

[@phillange166]

Big fan here of your punting vids, now these classic smacks, too. Many thanks! Your videos are always of a high calibre.

[@lurch1e]

Thank you.

[@helpmehelp3009]

Is it traditional for mains to be red and all other sails white? Beautiful boats remind me of Northumberland cobbles. Do yhey still make them?

[@lurch1e]

Yes, most smacks have tan mains and a mixture of cream and white foresails. There are a couple that have all white sails like Fly and, the totally rebuilt Yet. I'm not aware of any new smacks being built but many have been rebuilt over the years.

[@MrBobwillis]

You were using a 360 camera on these shots what was the model please

[@lurch1e]

No, not a 360 camera. The drone footage was from a DJI Phantom 2 Advanced and the action cam is a Garmin Virb XE.

[@MrBobwillis]

Many thanks I just assumed, I knew there was drone work as well they make great subjects I'd some work last year with the cone race and be there this weekend

[@k9six185]

I think the designers of these boats saw a Narwhal and said…hey. I could make a sail boat that looks just like that

[@alexrogers2493]

Sponsored by London Pride

[@lurch1e]

Yes, and Hobgoblin