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Sailing an OK Dinghy
The OK dinghy is the most sociable and less expensive dinghies that people from all walks of life can afford. The one design can be built by anybody with enough DIY skills and strong desire for a smooth finish. Today, young sailors train on OK dinghies leading to the sailing one of the most coveted [...]
Popular Quicksilver Dinghy Models
A Quicksilver dinghy is sassy yet brawny enough for use as a yacht tender or as a heavy duty inflatable boat transport system. Made in United Kingdom where yacht and sailing clubs are plenty, the buyers are assured of each Quicksilver dinghy standard qualifications. Unlike other less stable flat bottom inflatable dinghy, all Quicksilver dinghies [...]
Dinghy Racing Associations
Dinghy racing is organized and regulated by national level sailing associations which in turn supervised by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF). The national level dinghy racing associations are responsible for leveling the playing field in their respective jurisdiction while the ISAF is responsible for overseeing that these associations are doing their job within the bounds [...]
Avon: World Renowned Dinghy Manufacturer
Because Avon is the world’s number one dinghy manufacturer, the brand has become synonymous to inflatable or RIB boats around the world. Wherever you are, you’re almost certain to find a dinghy fan who owns one or two Avon dinghy model. The company is always a pioneer when it comes to new and worthwhile dinghy [...]
Lark Dinghy Information
A Lark dinghy is a double-hand, lightweight, one-design class dinghy designed by Michael Jackson (not the singer) for a dinghy sailing junkie. The Lark dinghy association is active in organizing social events and sailing competitions, and it’s active in perpetuating the class through restoration of old Larks to functional quality. Larks are mainly designed for [...]
The Unpretentious Mirror Dinghy
The Mirror dinghy is a family favorite for sailing, rowing, and cruising, and it’s a pro sailors’ favorite for racing or training on a classic. The boat was designed by Barry Bucknell and Jack Holt in 1960, and there has been 70,000 Mirror dinghies made since then, a testimony to the boat’s success. For DIY-skilled [...]
The RYA Dinghy Show
The RYA is the only dinghy show participated by over 250 exhibitors, the crème de le crème in dinghy sailing, and thousands of dinghy enthusiasts from around the world. The show has been sponsored by the top car maker, Volvo, since 2000, and together with Suzuki, expect another spectacular dinghy show this March 6-7, 2010 [...]
Dinghy Rudder Tips
Although small, the rudder plays an important function in a dinghy, and its design is enough to make the difference between a pleasurable and a horrible sailing. Also, a dinghy rudder is one of the most damage-prone parts of a dinghy so that you need to know which dinghy rudder is best for replacement. For [...]
Optimist Dinghy: Where Champion Sailors Are Made
For most champion sailors, an Optimist dinghy is known as a friend who taught them sailing at a very young age. The Optimist is the only sailing dinghy recognized by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) as an international sail boat for youngsters below 16 years old. As of date, the dinghy is sailed in over [...]
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