Features:
DOWN BELOW - The untold truth of hardship and monotony on 19th century smacks. James Taylor
RACING THE NOBBIES - The fishing gear is stowed as Tom Cunliffe chases the Prawn Trophy on the Mersey (top left)
ARE YOU OVER BOATED? - Stephen Mann recalls Jack Punt, Tom Cribble and Mr Jones' Restless Wave
REVIVING A GAFFER - Bermudan vs gaff rig for the East Coast One-Design. Gael Pawson referees
CALICO BOATS - Nic Compton builds an Ironbridge coracle, the poacher's getaway vehicle
SEVEN SEAS - From bare hull to sailing trials, a Twelve-Metre yacht reborn. Robin Gates
THE COLOURS OF HENLEY - Bob Freeman wets his palette and Ed Scott whets his palate at the Thames Traditional Boat Rally
STORMING THE ROCK - This year's Fastnet Race, with Greg Jones aboard Stormy Weather
SCANDINAVIAN JEWEL? - The spidsgatter is both fast and a lady. Robert.Moss and Anders Hoegh Post
OVER-CANVASSED CANOES - Joe Valliant describes the history, building and racing of some extraordinary workboats on Chesapeake Bay

Regulars:
EDITORIAL
TELL TALES - More Endangered Boats
LETTERS - An 1836 engraving for Letter of the Month
ARCHIVES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS
IN NOVEMBER ISSUE
CALENDAR
KEYSTONES - Caulking Part III, with Bob Forsyth and Paul Janes discussing mastic
BOOKSHELF
SOURCES - Irish sing-song
CHARTER & BROKERAGE - East Anglian bargains
MARINE DIRECTORY
STERN POST - Gig memories from Richard Hutson