New Dinghy Design - Precedent studies part 2

Margarita - Swift Solo

Issues discussed:

Composite construction
Does wood have inherent beauty, colour, texture, feel?
Is single handed sailing sociable?
The value of home building to loyalty to a class.
Importance of weight to performance






Michelle - Norfolk Punt

http://www.norfolkpunt.org/pictures/
http://intheboatshed.net/tag/gun-punt/

Issues discussed:

Boats that suit their enviroment
Strange historic origins of many modern boats, shooting/sailing
Handicap system for dinghy sailing. Portsmouth Yardstick.
Structural benefits of a decked design.




Patrick Carey - C Scow

http://www.cscow.org/

Issues discussed:

Benefits of low freeboard, low drag, lighter hull etc
Benefits of simple rig, low cost, simpler structure, safer, less intimidating, more tactical (?)
The value of links to historic hull forms, updated heritage?
Mixed age/ability crews



Ralph Hale - International Canoe

http://www.intcanoe.org/
http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2014/10/25/video-international-canoe/


Issues discussed:

The pleasure of sailing slender hulls, particularly upwind, sensitive helm feel.
Stability and power, sliding seat vs trapeze
Uffa Fox and canoes (for cruising...)
How classes can splinter into different tribes
Historic classes, how to develop.

Also discussed - raid sailing, long distance inland water-way sailing, growing in popularity usually using a mix of existing boats.