Dinghy Show 2009

[ken goddard]

It sounds as though the NTOA stand at the 2008 Dinghy Show was well thought of. My colleague Paul Turner has made a suggestion that next year it might raise interest if a beautifully preserved/restored older Twelve was also on the stand. I agree with this. From my own previous-year experience of the stand, a lot of former Twelve owners visit the NTOA stand, possibly with their young offspring, and remind themselves of what fine sailing they had with the class. An beautiful boat from earlier years would I think attract attention.
It is kind of Tim Gatti to offer N.341, but I don't think there are so many that remember that far back. A fine example of a Proctor Mk.8 or a China Doll is more likely to stir appreciation. Here's another suggestion; I hear that the famous Bouncer, N.2993, (rediscovered by me at Olton Mere!) has been beautifully converted to be double-bottomed. This boat, straddling the years from amateur construction to today's DB speedsters might be an interesting choice.
Ken Goddard (N.2300)