Luggers

Selection of small luggers passing by the balcony in Fowey.

These two relatively small boats both with a foresail and mizzen in additional to the lug mainsail are very much is the tradition of  working boats, the sail plan keeping the working area clear, but has the opportunity to set a large sail footprint. The short and wide hull form was something seen on both sides of the channel.

A simpler rig just main and jib, looks a very relaxed

Modern interpretation the Nigel Irens designed high tech, 37 foot lugger Roanna is simply lovely, I managed to speak with the owner who had long admired and  purchased when the boat came up for sale from the original owner a few years ago.