Dun Fudgin’ Public Boat Ramp Video From Kenny MacCarthy

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Was out for a dog walk and swim. Nice high tide at Dun Fudgin’

Lots of stories here in Gloucester. Ever wondered how this boat ramp got its name?

Published by Joey Ciaramitaro

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2 thoughts on “Dun Fudgin’ Public Boat Ramp Video From Kenny MacCarthy”

  1. I’ve been told that in the days before engines this is the point in the canal/river where you could stop poling (fudging) and sail.

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  2. Back in the old days “fudging” meant poling, as in moving a vessel with a pole. At this point , the current kicked in and the boatman was through fudging. i.e. “dunfudgin.

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