Classic and Lost Classes Open at Whitefriars - Preview
by Rupert Whelan 22 Jan 2009 10:14 GMT
8 February 2009
Whitefriars Sailing Club are holding a winter Open Meeting on Sunday 8th February for classes qualifying for the CVRDA (Classic and Vintage Racing Dinghy Association). At this meeting we are especially interested in finding the "Lost Classes" - boats which for whatever reason are of classes that have failed to stand the test of time. For these classes, there is no class association and no organized racing, so the CVRDA is stepping in to try and help bring owners together. Due to attend already are a Tonic (a Rod McAlpine-Downie design from the 1980's, with open transom and windsurfer style rig), a Pisces (A Laser competitor designed by Julian West in the early '70's) and a Beachcomber (a sailing surfboard designed by LT Rudman).
We would also love to see sailors of boats which have been outclassed by advances in their own fleets. A couple of examples would be the Phantom and the Contender, where early boats from the 1970's are still a joy to sail, but really don't stand a chance of keeping up with the new boats at the front of the fleet.
We shall also see the "normal" CVRDA boats at the event - boats which were designed before 1965 and built more than 25 years ago. Often seen out are Merlin Rockets, National 12's, Finns, Fireflies, British Moths and Pegasus. There may also be a 1970 "Skol" International Moth attending, and other Classic Moths would be welcome. Full details of qualifying classes can be found at www.cvrda.org
Entry fee is £5 to include soup and rolls at lunch time and some drinkable prizes. Entry details can also be found at www.cvrda.org