Jan 14, 2024 · "Which wooden dinghy..." the correct answer is none. Wood is pleasant to work with and is a renewable resource but wood rots. A little over 20 years ago I took a look at the rowing dinghies …

Apr 2, 2024 · @JoshofallTrades gave me a question. Ignore one design racing rules and just consider theory. How does rudder foil shape (not cross section, fences, or aspect ratio) affect function? 4ksb …

Dec 1, 2024 · Hi All, Ive been looking for something i can sail with my son and potentially do some dinghy cruising style adventures on too. This Roamer 14 popped up on marketplace and i thought …

Jul 27, 2025 · I am quite new to sailing but have some windsurfing experience, which seems to help (until it doesn't). Been learning on a Laser, love the hiking, ass-in-the-water part, and the feeling of …

Dec 3, 2023 · Are there any Highlander 20 owners on the forum? I just bought a great 1977 version and would like to connect and ask question. Thanks

Aug 30, 2025 · ILCA and Greenboats Chart a Sustainable Future for the ILCA Dinghy ILCA partners with Greenboats to reduce the environmental impact of the ILCA dinghy, using sustainable materials …

The MG is a good fun boat, Balmoral has about the biggest fleet in Sydney at the moment, and should be expanding as there may be some new boats coming from SCEGGS. A few of the current crews …

Nov 27, 2019 · I'm contemplating instead a simple dinghy-style bridle system like the one in the below picture, with dyneema strops anchored somewhere on the coachroof forward enough to allow …

Sep 12, 2005 · My thoughts from a dinghy/skiff point of view - you rag/twist off main when it gets windy, which pushes your CofE forward, so rake it back to balance the boat up.

Dec 10, 2024 · Hello (long time lurker). I guess I could reach out directly, but whatcha all think about this dingy? Thank you'all in advance, WL PS, as a novice poster, apologies if I picked the wrong forum