Petticrows, the well-known Dragon builder based in Burnham on Crouch, currently has three P&T boats being refurbished. The oldest is GBR 333 Josephine, which has recently been relaid and re-rigged to reflect current practice on the international race circuit, including the latest cockpit launch for the spinnaker and updated front beam.

GBR 408 Joanna has already had a higher floor put into her but her main beam is being beefed up to take the extra loads expected when racing. Her new teak deck also looks splendid.

Finally, GBR 422 Heuschrecke is having some final tweeking carried out, after her successful relaunch earlier this season.

All three boats; from left to right: 333, 408 & 422

333 with her new layout

402 having her beam replaced