b'ForewordThe Henwood & Dean boatyard in Hambleden is an oasis of hand crafted individuality in an age where the boating market is dominated by soulless volume-produced fibreglass boats. Over the last thirty years Colin and Lucie Henwood and their team have built, restored, and maintained a succession of wonderful craft that lift the spirits. I have had the privilege of working with them on numerous projects and have seen the meticulous attention to detail and careful planning that underpins these exquisite boats. Colins superlative craftsmanship and intuitive feel for line and form raise his boatbuilding to that of a work of art, and his passion for beautiful boats is shared by those who work with him. That passion and pride is evident for all to see in the boats that pass through the yard. This fine book lavishly illustrated with Michael Englishs beautiful photographs clearly shows why Henwood & Dean are one of the UKs most respected and sought after wooden boatbuilders and is a fine tribute to their first thirty years in business. Andrew WolstenholmeColtishall, April 20129'