Sadly it looks like the season's over before it starts for someone.

[Simonpk]

From the local this morning:

http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/local/11139173.Boats_damaged_in_blaze/

 

[Tomahawk]

Ouch..
Few details and I don't live in Colchester to buy the rag..

 

[sailorman]

no more info here either
http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/west_mersea_investigation_after_boat_yard_fire_1_3541331

 

[DanTribe]

That's devastating for someone, great shame.
BTW one report says 10metres the other one says 10 feet. Near enough for a paper, I suppose.
Also, in the picture of the damage it looks like the hole has been cut with a jigsaw, not burnt.

 

[sailorman]

Looks like the FB cut a hole (with a Paddys motorbike )to get accesss