Laurie Smart
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Laurie Smart is a British Boat Builder dinghy sailor and yachtsman responsible for some of the most successful Merlin Rocket National 12 and International 14
racing dinghies of the 1970s, 80's and 90's.
Having served a traditional apprenticeship at Turks Head Boatyard on the River Thames Smart went on to set an exceptional standard in the construction of wooden racing dinghies.
International 14
The International 14 is 14-foot double-handed racing dinghy. The class originated in England in the early part of the 20th century. It is sailed and raced in many countries around the world and was one of the very first true international racing dinghy classes recognised by International Sailing...
racing dinghies of the 1970s, 80's and 90's.
Having served a traditional apprenticeship at Turks Head Boatyard on the River Thames Smart went on to set an exceptional standard in the construction of wooden racing dinghies.