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14ft versatile family cruising/racing dinghy designed in 1962.

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Show news Tips for sailing with a young crew
What is different when racing with kids between the age of 6 and 12
Posted on 25 Oct 2019
Leader Nationals at Milton Keynes
Having been blown off at Reading earlier in the summer
Posted on 21 Oct 2019
Rollesby Broad Leader & Multi-Sail Open
A good northerly breeze blowing straight down the broad
Posted on 21 May 2019
Rollesby Broad Multisail Open
Neither the forecast force 6 nor heavy rain arrived
Posted on 16 May 2018
Rollesby Broad Multisail Open Regatta
Incorporating the Leader National Championship
Posted on 16 May 2017
Leader Weekend at Rollesby Broad
Shaking off some of the winter cobwebs
Posted on 12 May 2016
Leader nationals at Reading overall
Three final races held on Sunday
Posted on 7 Sep 2015
Leader nationals at Reading day 1
Inland venue means a leisurely break for lunch
Posted on 5 Sep 2015
Leader nationals at Reading preview
All set for a great weekend of sailing
Posted on 5 Sep 2015
Leaders at Rollesby Broad
Returning for take 2 after first attempt blown off
Posted on 10 Sep 2014
Leaders at Rollesby Broad
New venue for the class on a gloriously warm weekend
Posted on 17 Jul 2013
Leaders at Buckenham
Visitors from St Albans & Milton Keynes
Posted on 14 Sep 2008
Leaders at Hickling Broad
Including traditional passage race
Posted on 17 Jun 2008
Leader nationals at Felixstowe
Exciting & challenging venue
Posted on 25 Jul 2007
Leaders at Hickling Broad
With passage races to Potter Heigham
Posted on 12 Jun 2007
Leaders at Milton Keynes
Final open event of the season
Posted on 10 Oct 2006
Leaders at Melton Mowbray
30 degrees & light winds
Posted on 4 Jul 2006
Leaders at Dell Quay
To East Head in perfect conditions
Posted on 15 May 2006
Leaders at Milton Keynes
Perfect sailing conditions
Posted on 4 Oct 2005
Leader nationals at Dell Quay
Clear blue skies and light winds
Posted on 21 Sep 2005
Leaders at Buckenham
Last two champions amongst visitors
Posted on 17 Aug 2005
Leader Nationals at Milton Keynes
Thrills and spills
Posted on 6 Oct 2004
Leaders at Buckenham
Final series open
Posted on 17 Aug 2004
Leaders at Melton Mowbray
A very enjoyable weekend
Posted on 12 Jul 2004
Leaders at Dell Quay
Conditions deteriorate on Sunday
Posted on 22 Jun 2004
Leaders at Hickling Broad
5 visitors join the locals
Posted on 19 May 2004
Leaders at Milton Keynes SC
Grey & gusty start
Posted on 8 Oct 2003
Leaders at Melton Mowbray
Concentration needed in light winds
Posted on 29 Jul 2003
Leader Nationals
At Dell Quay
Posted on 17 Jun 2003
Leaders at Hickling Broad
'Screaming reaches'
Posted on 20 May 2003
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Leader Nationals at Milton Keynes
© Race Office @ MKSC
Leader Nationals at Milton Keynes
© Race Office @ MKSC
Leader Nationals at Milton Keynes
© Race Office @ MKSC
Leader Nationals at the Rollesby Broad Multisail Open Regatta
© John Ayres
Leader Nationals at the Rollesby Broad Multisail Open Regatta
© John Ayres
Leader Dinghy National Championship at Reading
© Paul Robson
Leader Dinghy National Championship at Reading
© Paul Robson
Leader Dinghy National Championship at Reading
© Paul Robson
Race 1 on day 1 of the Leader Dinghy National Championship at Reading
© Paul Robson
Start of race 2 on day 1 of the Leader Dinghy National Championship at Reading
© Paul Robson
Roger & Sybil Morse in the Leader Dinghy National Championship at Reading on day 1
© Paul Robson
The Leader Nationals are at Reading this weekend
© Paul Robson
The Leader Nationals are at Reading this weekend
© Paul Robson
Race 1 starts during the Leader open at Rollesby Broad
© John Ayres
The rest of the fleet led by the Morses chasing the Ayres downwind during the Leader open at Rollesby Broad
© Ian Ayres
The Ayres and Sherwens in close racing during race 2 of the Leader open at Rollesby Broad
© John Ayres
Racing during the Leader open at Rollesbury Broad
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Close mark rounding during the Leader open at Rollesbury Broad
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Hobson spinnakers during the Leader open at Rollesbury Broad
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Leaders sandwich a Wayfarer & Solo at Hickling Broad
© James Savage
Action from the Dell Quay Leader open
© Tim Dormer
Light winds on the start for the Leader Open at Melton Mowbray SC
© Jane Wharmby
Leader sailing with the asymmetric spinnaker up
© Tim Dormer
Leader sailing with the asymmetric spinnaker up
© Tim Dormer