Originally marketed as the ‘Cork 1720’ in recognition of the Royal Cork Yacht Club, the oldest Yacht Club in the world, the 1720 Sportsboat is a pedigree racing keelboat, providing safe, affordable and exhilarating one design...
The British Moth is an 11 foot, one design, single handed dinghy with superb light wind performance and sheer exhilaration in a blow. Quick to plane, with a fully stayed rig, scow bow and simple hard chine hull built to closely...
The UK Class Association was established in 1998 to help Bull 7000 owners get the most out of their boat. In 2002, the name was amended to the Bull 7000 European Class Association, in order to encourage European owners to join...
Just twelve feet long weighing around 70kgs fully rigged for sailing with plenty of canvas, the Cherub combines spectacular performance with the “on the edge” handling characteristics only found in true lightweight skiffs.
The...
A Short History of the Dragon Class
In 1905 Johan Anker, in partnership with Christian Jensen, formed the Norwegian boat yard of Anker and Jensen. These were auspicious times for international yacht racing with increasing...
The E-Boat, designed by Julian Everitt, went into production in 1976 and to date there are in the region of 250 E-Boats around the world. She was designed to comply with IOR rules and is basically a 22 feet, four berth trailer/sailer.
The...
A Brief History of the Etchells Class
In 1965 Yachting Magazine sponsored a design competition based on the International Yacht Racing Union (IYRU- now ISAF) specifications for a new three-man Olympic keelboat. Skip Etchells,...
In the UK the Finn class is administered by the British Finn Association (BFA). Full membership of the BFA includes membership of the International Finn Association (IFA). The BFA annually elects a small committee which works...
It was in the late 40's that the IYRU (now ISAF) instigated a new modern 2-man international dinghy, the Tornado. She was not a success as there was no leap forward compared to the existing pre-war classes.
The Royal Loosdrecht...
The GP14 Class International Association is committed to supporting GP14 sailing world-wide.
The extensive work of the Association depends on the support of GP14 sailors and their membership. In this section you can read...
"More a small yacht than a large dinghy" is how the yachting press described the design of the Hilbre when it was featured in the early 1960s. As can be seen from the photos she is a very pretty and proper looking boat. She also...
We are the International Optimist Class Association UK, that's IOCA for short.
We organise training programmes and national events ... for sailors from 8 years old.
Through all these you have loads of fun and make new friends....
The International Sonar UK Class Association was formed in February 2003 with the objectives:
To keep members informed of developments concerning the Class and any proposals concerning Class Rules.
To organise Championships...
The Level Racing Class Association was established as a result of RORC's decision to cease sponsorship of the IRM Rating Rule as of the end of 2007, so that interested parties can continue to race on a level basis through 2008...
The Laser is the most popular sailing dinghy that has ever been produced. There are now nearly 185,000 boats world-wide. At the highest level it is an Olympic class and the UK has a very good standing within the world. Ben Ainslie...
Here at the Pico Class Association we know there are two types of Pico owner.
On one hand you have your "family with kids once a month fun type sailor", who only ever goes out when the sun is shining and really its just an...
Since the beginning of its production the Laser Stratos has been a huge success. With the first ever Stratos Nationals, which we held in 2002 at Queen Mary there have been several hints to set up a Class Association.
By being...
Designed in 1952 by the late Harry Dennis the boat was designed as a strict One Design, capable of lying to exposed moorings. The Falcon was originally constructed in cold moulded ply and the prototype was launched in 1953. The...
The association is an enthusiastic group of boat owners who share a common interest in getting the best performance and greatest pleasure from the Hunter Medina 20, a superb small cruiser/racer. We share our experiences, tuning...
The Miracle is an extremely versatile 12ft long, double handed (when raced), symmetrical rigged family racing or cruising dinghy. It can be raced with a wide range of crew weights; competitively using all up weights above 16...
MOCRA was formed in 1969 to encourage and foster sailing of cruising and racing multihulls and to help improve their seaworthiness and promote their use. It is a voluntary organisation funded by members' subscriptions and rating...
Why join the Musto Performance Skiff class association???
1. Entry to Musto Performance Skiff regatta’s requires class association membership, which enables you to race in one of the most competitive fleets around and win...
The Navigator & Venturer Association (NAVA) stems from the Association formed by Newbridge Navigator owners who wanted to share with other owners the pleasures of these small sailing cruisers. Owners of Venturers were invited...
The OK Dinghy International Association (OKDIA) is the organization for sailing in the International OK-Dinghy class.
The OK Dinghy is a 4m long single-handed sailing racing dinghy.
The design of the OK dinghy celebrated...
The aims of the Old Gaffers Association are to preserve interest in and encourage development of Gaff Rig, and to participate in the maintenance of our Maritime Heritage. Membership of the Association is open to all who are interested...
Thames Sailing Club is the home of the Rater Association.
Thames A Raters are a unique and exciting class of 3-handed dinghy desiged specifically to perform at maximum speed in a river environment.
The class offers an unusual...
LOA 27ft 11ins, LWL 20ft 0in, Beam 5ft 6ins, Draught 3ft 3ins.In October 1896, a decision was taken to instruct Charles Nicholson to design what became the first Bembridge Redwings. Fourteen were built ready to race in the 1897...
The Sandhopper, designed some 30 years ago by Oliver Lee, still offers excellent sailing and is currently the largest keelboat fleet on the Thames Estuary providing:
* Racing with crew of two or three.
* Leisure sailing...
The Seamaster Club is essentially an owners club. It was founded in 1992 as a self-help group to provide a forum for the support and assistance of owners of boats built on Seamaster hulls and to encourage owners to use, maintain...
The Sigma 38 is one of the few yachts (perhaps the only yacht at under 80 grand) that manages to combine the excitement of one design racing with comfortable cruising.
Although the Sigma 38 was designed in the late 80s it’s...
The Swordfish class has been an central element of Hornsea Sailing Club for over forty years and for many of the club's top helmsmen it was the class that they first started to race seriously in. Unfortunately, due to age, the...
Whether just messing about in boats, having fun off a beach, learning to sail, flat out blasting or competitive racing, there are so many reasons for choosing the fantastic Topper! It requires little maintenance, is easily rigged...
* John Mazzotti came up with the unique tortured ply construction technique in 1964 that allowed the perfect high strength, light weight hull construction for catamarans. He began his experiments in 1964 the the B class Manta...
The XOD Class is managed by the membership through the Class Association and is strictly one design. Over the years it has achieved a balance between adopting modern rigs and building techniques whilst ensuring the oldest boats...
The FINN dinghy fills the slot for the HEAVYWEIGHT DINGHY in the Olympics. It was designed in 1949 by Rickard Sarby and was first used at the Olympics in 1952 in Helsinki. It has been used at every Olympic regatta since then.
Comet sailing in Bermuda enjoys a strong tradition and loyal following. Crowds line the shore over several Bermuda holidays to enjoy the sights of Comet racing.
Etchells sailing in Bermuda remains a competitive fleet bolstered by regular Saturday racing during the months of November to March. In addition they are a key component of Bermuda's annual International Race Week sponsored by...
A long and proud tradition of fitted dinghy sailing exists in Bermuda. Piloting a unique craft, known as the Bermuda Fitted Dinghy, crews can be seen racing in various harbours about Bermuda from May until September. A fully...
The Bermuda International One Design Fleet is the oldest actively raced sailing fleet in Bermuda, with a history of over 60 years of competitive world-class racing. The International One Design (IOD) is a graceful, classic design...
IRC is managed in Bermuda by the ISAF Member National Authority – Bermuda Sailing Association (BSA). A committee of BSA, “IRC Bermuda”, oversees the rating system, including setting regatta standards, marketing the rule,...
The Meteor is a small one-design keel boat which was specifically designed in 1968 by Dutch architect Van De Stadt for sailing on Italian seas and lakes. Since then, several thousand have been produced, making the Meteor one...
The Illusion is a one-design keelboat, based on a scaled version of Lionheart, the British 12 Metre Class yacht and designed by Jo Richards and Neil Graham in 1981. These peformance single-handed boats offer superb racing in...
The success of the Mini Class US ("MCUS") requires the successful achievement of two key objectives. Mini sailors must have a viable administrative organization to manage comprehensive on and off-the-water programs and Minis...
A brand new class to try and bring an open big boat style of rules to the small boat world for a low budget. These boats will be raced by those who build them and each and every one will be as difrent as the people who crew them....
To further the interests of the International Dragon Class in all countries where Dragons are sailed and to introduce the Class to new countries.
To be responsible for the administration of the class rules and coordinating...
How did the ORC arrive to the Rule?
A general investigation has been carried on.
More than 70 design offices in the world have been involved.
Boat Industry (yards, sailmakers and mastmakers) has been involved too.
Present...
History
The 470 was designed in 1963 by the French André Cornu, as a modern fiberglass planing dinghy. The boat should appeal to sailors of different size and age. This formula was right, and the boat spread around the world....
The fireball is a high performance two-person sailing dinghy offering exciting sailing, intense competition and a great social life off the water. It has a wide appeal as it is simple to build, reasonably priced and not to demanding...
The Tornado was designed over 37 years ago, specifically to be the Olympic Class catamaran. It easily defeated the other challengers in a selection event in England in 1967, and sailed its first Olympics in 1976. Since then,...
The 470 Class fulfills the Olympic double handed sailing discipline for both Men and Women. The strict one design class has proved its excellent suitability as an Olympic Sport during 15 Olympiads (9 for Men and 6 for Women)...
The International One Metre (IOM) class is unique within radio sailing to have its own International Class Association (ICA), other international classes being administered by the International Sailing Federation - Radio Sailing...
As an island nation, 97% of the UK’s trade by weight is by sea, and there can be no doubt that shipping is vital to the UK economy. Our fishermen and fishing communities also rely on the sea for their livelihood, and many of...
The Bermuda Sailing Association (BSA) is the governing body for the sport of sailing in Bermuda and is recognised by the Bermuda Government and the International Sailing Federation (ISAF). The BSA formed more than 30 years ago...
Well, we have officially launched a new group, we are the 'Eventiders' or the 'Eventide Owners Group'. Run by owners and friends, for other owners or interested people. We have all the advisors and now the majority of the members...
The Gaffers and Luggers Association (GALA) is an independent Owners Association for anyone who owns, or has any interest in boats built by Gaffers & Luggers of Mylor Bridge, Falmouth, Cornwall. There are now over 420 boats in...
The Owners Association was formed in 1983 to share best practice and experiences and has now grown to over 150 members worldwide - association boats are now based as far away as America and Australia.
The Heavenly Twins and...
The Lark was designed in 1966 by Michael Jackson, designer of many National 12 and Merlin Rockets. The hull made of G.R.P. is 4.065 metres in length, and carries a sail area of 9.75 square metres upwind and a spinnaker of 7.4...
Lysander was designed in the sixties by Percy Blandford to appeal to the home builder. Of the many boats built over the last thirty years many are still sailing - and new ones are being built ! The LOA has meetings throughout...
The UK MacGregor Owners Association, which is affiliated to the Royal Yachting Association, is an independent organisation of MacGregor yacht owners. Membership is open to MacGregor owners, prospective owners, former owners,...
The National 12 is a fantastic two person two sail racing dinghy which is perfect for families, young teams and couples who enjoy racing. With a sail area of ~10.4m2 and a light hull they are ideal for inland sailing on rivers,...
The SigneT is a 12’4” traditional racing dinghy designed in 1961 by Ian Proctor . In Ian’s own words, “the design problem
set by the Sunday Times was to provide really good sailing and racing at the lowest possible cost”...
The Association is open to all owners, past and present, of yachts built by Thames Marine Ltd.
The object is to exchange ideas and stimulate discussion on sailing, design, construction, fittings and equipment of Snapdragon,...
Why the lasting popularity as the boats continue to flourish and a new building programme is under way?
Probably mainly the genius of the 1923 design, and the highly competitive one-design racing and the friendships now forged...
History of Class
The Streaker dinghy was designed by Jack Holt in 1975 and was first launched in November of that year, since then it has been shown regularly at boat shows throughout the country.
To help promote the class,...
The Tideway Owners Association (TOA) was formed in 1963 and exists today to further the use and enjoyment of this Classic 12' clinker built dinghy.
Built of mahogany on oak by L H Walker of Leigh-on-Sea in Essex, this gunter-rigged...
Tinker is a class recognised by the RYA.
The original Tinker was designed by Fred Benyon-Tinker (so now you know where the name came from). The Tinker class of sailing dinghies was initially developed by Henshaw Inflatables...
The Trident 24 is the result of many years practical experience of both racing and cruising by the designer Alan Hill and builder Eric White. She is not only pleasing to the eye but she is a first class, easy-to-handle, sea-kindly...
The VAGB is run by Vega Owners and for Vega Owners. Its' purpose is to promote the Albin Vega, obtain affordable spares, solve technical problems and help other Vega owners in any way possible. Some Vegas have circumnavigated...
Membership of the VOA is worldwide although the major strongholds are the South and West of England. During the sailing months each area arranges events at various locations within its area.
The Westerly Owners' Association, founded in 1966, is the UK's largest yacht owners' association. Membership is open to all current owners of Westerly Yachts. Associate membership is open to past owners and potential future owners....
The Wineglass Dinghy was designed by Trevor Kirby (now living in Canada) in 1958. It was intended to be moulded in glass reinforced plastic from the begining. The first prototype was called a Glass Class and was 14 feet in length....
The Hurley Owner’s Association was founded by John Udy in April 1998, prior to that there had been a association in Plymouth, however that only catered for Hurley 22 owners and had wound down several years earlier. The HOA,...
The Association is for all who own, sail, charter or have an interest in the Bavaria range of yachts.
The Association was formed in 1999 with the initial aim of organising social and cruising events so that members, their...
The Trapper owners Association is a group set up to support owners and provide information to those interested in the range of yachts produced under the Trapper banner.
Though no longer in manufacture the models made by Trapper...
Buy or sell, or create new syndicates to share boats or any other valuable asset. yours2share is designed for use by both private individuals and commercial boat share companies. It is free to use and incurs no commission....
What started out as a small-scaIe initiative by two enthusiastic Contessa owners three years ago, has slowly but steadily evolved into a lively and informal association in the Netherlands and Flanders, called the Contessa Club...
