The findings are presented in the form of a historical narrative, contrasting the. Benfleet yacht clubs dinghy sailing and racing predominantly takes place in the sheltered waters of benfleet creek. The gp 14 is both a popular family boat and a competitive racing dinghy. Part 1 is a history of the development of the racing dinghy and the bigger boats. O ne of the entries listed in the recent bbc and british museums history of the world in objects starts with this sentence. The gp14 was initially designed with a main and small jib as a comfortable family dinghy. Notes an acronym for general purpose dinghy, the gp14 was originally sponsored by yachting world magazine for home construction using marine plywood. See more ideas about sailboat, dinghy, dinghy sailboat. Welcome to the gp14 class association of australia wa branch.
He developed and contributed to many dinghy classes that are still with us nearly a century later. Munsters may 1516 cullaun ulsters jun 1920 newtownards leinsters jul 24 dun laoghaire nationals aug 15 lough erne yc. Gp 14 for sale uk, gp 14 boats for sale, gp 14 used boat. Crewsaver bouyancy bag gp14 dinghy dingy sailing b 36 x12 150lbs buoyancy bag from a gp14 dinghy a good used sailing dinghy main sheet. It is relatively heavy 3 kg but stable, and an ideal boat to learn to sail in. The training boat come out of the same mould but is built and fitted out in a more robust form. See our upcoming racing events, race results and class news. The gp14 is a popular sailing dinghy, with over 14,000 built. In the 1950s, jack holt, a designer of small boats, saw a need for an adaptable general purpose dinghy and consequently designed the gp14 sailing dinghy, with amateur construction in mind. Sailing dinghies for sale, used yachts, new sailing dinghy.
The unique characteristics of polycotton ensure that the air flows through the cover when dry but when it starts to get wet the cotton within the material expands to close the. Selection of parts for the gp14 dinghy including covers, buoyancy bags, trolleys, foils and more. The idra14 class is 75 years old in 2021 with some original boats still racing but also entirely up to. A mid seventies wooden gp14 on a galvanised combi trailer. Gp14 the frensham gp fleet is one of the largest in the uk. Good wood boat company produces gp14 hulls for gingerboats of durham. San kamphaeng visit this hidden gem outside chiang mai. Tim harper boats have made a wide range of dinghy accessories, and have designed new products specifically for certain classes, an example of which is the new flyaway pole sock to protect enterprise carbon fibre flyaway. Tim harper is a well established boat builder, sailmaker and repairer of most classes of dinghy, both wooden and grp frp.
Originally designed by jack holt in 1949, the gp14 has developed into a dinghy for the 21st century, still offering fantastic sailing and competitive racing at all levels, internationally. Dinghy sailing is the activity of sailing small boats by using five essential controls. This oday 14 foot sailboat oday sailboats for sale by owner. We have an extensive racing programme running throughout the entire year, which encompasses all classes and types of sailing dinghies. Originally designed in 1949 by jack holt as a general purpose dinghy it is a strong, stable design that can be rigged to sail safely for family outings or with full sails, spinnaker and trapeze for.
The girls have had the time changed i believe so it doesnt clash with the rugby next weekend. You will need to visit the dinghy show stand to find the link for this and other talks. The international gp14 class association promotes promotes gp14 sailing, racing and cruising. The modern day gp14 is a two person competitive racing dinghy with spinnaker, constructed from either epoxy resin or wood. A great family dinghy for sale as children are now sailing solo and we have too many boats. Gp14 world championship win extends irish expectation. Besides being a high performance sailer, it is easy to row, and can be easily powered with a. It was designed as a generalpurpose sailing dinghy but it was also excellent to row and has a standard conversion for fitting a small outboard motor.
The best 8 dinghy sailing book for beginners and experts. Sutton dinghy club is a strong gp14 club so why not take a few minutes to wander around the show and catch up on the discussion. As its name implies, the gp14 is a general purpose 14ft 4. The winder gp14 is moulded from epoxy foam sandwich ensuring the lightest and stiffest hulls as was proven by taking the 2015 uk championships. The development of the sailing dinghy was helped in the early 20th century by uffa fox 18981972, an english boat designer and sailing enthusiast. The class is active in the uk, ireland, australia, south africa, sri lanka and parts of northeastern usa, and the gp 14 can be used for both racing and cruising. Gp14 boat cover boom up breathable polycotton sailing. Sailing dinghies for sale, gp14 sailing dinghies, used. Otiarnaigh sep 2526 mullingar hot toddy oct 2324 east antrim bc. Having owned some twelve different sailing dinghies and cruisers over my.
This is a fascinating article by betty armstrong on the history and restoration of gp 796 ventura, originally owned by ernie mawhinney. The photo they chose to back up this grand and true statement was. Sailing dinghies for sale, gp14 sailing dinghies, used boats. Boats are the single most important objects in the history of the world. Affordable classics 8 clinker dinghy classic boat magazine. Visiting another club on a course, we used gps and they were very similar to sail to enterprises, with the difference that these had been converted to centre main. About the history, design and construction of the raft.
Wayfarer, enterprise, gp14 and drascombe lugger sailing. If you would like advice about your gp14 cover, or. The photo they chose to back up this grand and true statement was one of a brightfinished, clinker, wooden rowing dinghy, an implication. British teacher, 48, missing for five days in myanmar during riots over military coup, tells of moment he fled over border to laos in a dinghy ian richmond dramatically escaped the border city of tachileik where he works at a school on february 1 as people rioted over the. Gp14 the gp14 sailing dinghy was designed by jack holt in 1949 and has its origins in wales. A gp14 sailing dinghy gold anodised aluminium a used pair of andersen aka elvestrom super midi middle sized self bailers. It is suitable for racing, training, cruising, or general sailing. Gp14 parts catalogue, from trident uk the store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. Gp14 2021 saturday spring series race 2s poole yacht club. Gp14 originally designed by jack holt in 1949, the gp14 is easily recognised by the distinctive bell on the mainsail. Gp14 regional youth championships 1986 ruan otiarnaighjohn flynn winner, gp14, leinster youth champion, sutton dinghy club 1986 ruan otiarnaighjohn flynn winner, gp14 ulster youth champion, ballyholme yc. Originally designed in 1949 by jack holt as a general purpose dinghy it is a strong, stable design that can be rigged to sail safely for family outings or with full sails, spinnaker and trapeze for competitive racing.
Gp14 sailing dinghyyacht designed by jack holt information. This would be a boat aimed at the merlin rocketgp14 market, yet sadly i. Find gp14 from a vast selection of mobile phone parts. During the austerity following the second world war, this was the only avenue which opened up sailing to the populace. It is also raced competitively, and offers good close racing. To comply with the new eprivacy directive, we need to ask for your consent to set the cookies. For sale gp14 mk1 holt mast and boom in good condition. From the research done when preparing to write the book real magic. All our gp14 dinghy covers are manufactured in our factory in southampton, we do not sell imported covers. If you are travelling to northern thailand and would like to experience an even more relaxed atmosphere than chiang mai, san kamphaeng is the place to go. Although the vauriens mission statement was similar to that of boats. Id had a gp14 before, which is a fine boat, but in force 4 and above is a lot. Oxfam bookshop carlisle italian book about the rubber dinghy.
If you are interested in any of the above items, please email the boat broker and we will forward the contact details for sale whizzbang sold. Gp14 dinghy high resolution stock photography and images alamy. Affordable classics 11 the osprey classic boat magazine. Yet had this been the sum of the story, the golden era of dinghy sailing. Comes with mast, boom, mainsail, jib and 2 spinnakers in good condition. Gp14 dinghy high resolution stock photography and images. Wide area exploration uk, europe, north america, canda, and the. The boardsailor who made history by winning hong kongs first medal in any sport at the 1996 olympics is back again, with an outstanding win at the mistral worlds and bullets at many of the graded events over the past 12 months, including several of the coveted grade 1 events.
Gp14 dinghy for sale in uk 71 secondhand gp14 dinghys. Buy gp14 sailing dinghy and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The winder gp14 is moulder from epoxy foam sandwich using the same. The gp14 sailing dinghy was designed by jack holt in 1949 and has its origins in wales its sail emblem is the legendary bell of aberdovey. With superb access to the sheltered poole harbour gp14 2021 saturday spring series race 2s poole yacht club.
Whether you want to explore the great opera house of sydney or the palaeolithic paintings of france our specialists can help you find your ideal holiday. Hot wood dougal henshall charts the success of fairey marines. Besides being a high performance sailer, it is easy to row, and can be easily powered with a small outboard motor. Sails gp14 catalogue dinghy class specific parts tridentuk. Sailcraftblog the history and design of the racing dinghy. We use only the best quality materials whether pvc, polyestercotton, hydralite, nylon or weathermax. Originally designed by jack holt in 1949, the gp14 is easily recognised by the distinctive bell on the mainsail.
This 1980s wooden gp has been well maintained and has always been overwintered in the dry. Visiting another club on a course, we used gps and they were very similar to sail to enterprises, with the difference that. The idra14 class is 75 years old in 2021 with some original boats still racing but also entirely up to date with fibreglass boats, trapezes and spinnakers. About the gp14 dinghy originally designed by jack holt in 1949, the gp14 is easily recognised by the distinctive bell on the mainsail. The fleet enjoys a competitive international, national and regional racing circuit for adult and youth sailors and is active in training initiatives. It was originally sponsored by the yachting world magazine for home construction from the then comparatively new material of marine plywood. Gp14 parts catalogue, from trident uk boat, dinghy, yacht.
If you cannot see the item you require or youd like some technical advice, please give us a call on 01604 592808 or send us an email at email protected. A poole sailing club with a rich history and strong racing tradition. This is thought to be either a reference to the legendary bells of aberdyfi, north wales, where jack holt is alleged to have designed the gp14 or, perhaps more likely, it relates to the original manufacturer bell woodworking. For sale gp14 ive recently moved house and clearing out some items that are no longer needed. Gp14 world championship win extends irish expectation shane maccarthy and andy davis win in barbados to add to dinghy successes fri, apr 8, 2016, 01. The first boat was built in solidtimber clinker, with a plywood foredeck, stern deck. Media in category gp14 dinghy the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Designed by jack holt, the gp14 was originally sponsored by yachting world magazine, in 1949 for home construction from the then comparatively new material of marine plywood, which was developed during the second world war primarily for mtbs and mosquito bombers. Gp14 breathable boat cover boom up polycotton this breathable gp14 boat cover is made from a breathable polycotton material which is a mixture of polyeser and cotton. Gp14 from astern the gp14 is a popular sailing dinghy, with well over 14,000 built.
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