Teaser

 Today I posted on the "Dinghy Cruising Tasmania" page on Facebook. Basically I introduced Jacky, saying she was clinker,  so long,  so old & had sailed so far. I gave some info about her history & put up a photo of her port side bows in fresh paint.  I got a good few blushing replies & it was obvious that my theory that posting cryptic photos creates greater interest, is pretty spot on. 



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