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Classic & Vintage Dinghy

Classic & Vintage Dinghy

The Classic and Vintage Racing Dinghy Association (CVRDA) works to get classic and vintage racing dinghies (25+ years old) racing together as often as possible, to share and disseminate information about classic and vintage dinghies, their maintenance and restoration, to keep all these boats sailing and in good condition and viewed by as large an audience as possible, to raise the public awareness of these boats and the nautical heritage they represent and to help and support classic and vintage class associations.

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Show news Plan your visit to Le Vele Classiche di Puccini
Celebration of vintage dinghies and music in Tuscanny at the end of April
Posted on 9 Apr Vintage Phantom Open at Fishers Green preview
Bring your 'woodie' along to the stunning Holyfield Lake this May
Posted on 9 Apr Hyde Sails teams up with Conrad Humphreys
To provide sailmaking support for his latest historical project
Posted on 3 Apr Register now for Vele Classiche di Puccini
A gathering for vintage boats to the music of Giacomo Puccini in Tuscany
Posted on 30 Mar 2025 Australian Wooden Boat Festival Epilogue
Celebrating the seafaring and boatbuilding culture of the Pacific
Posted on 27 Feb AWBF's success anchored in community spirit
The Australian Wooden Boat Festival transformed city's waterfront into a vibrant maritime wonderland
Posted on 11 Feb Crowds flock to Australian Wooden Boat Festival
Buzzing with excitement on day two following Friday's opening events
Posted on 8 Feb Parade of Sail opens AWBF to Pacific
2025 Australian Wooden Boat Festival officially opened
Posted on 7 Feb Olympic sailing videos part 1
Yachting footage from the 1920s to 1960s Games
Posted on 29 Dec 2024 Merlin Rockets of all ages at Hampton
A challenging day's sailing with a variable wind and strong stream
Posted on 14 Oct 2024 Clinker Weekend at Overy Staithe Sailing Club
The graceful 'old ladies' of the club come out on the water
Posted on 12 Aug 2024 Cadet class anecdotes from the fifties
"My brother Rodney was called 'the human jamming cleat' when he crewed for me."
Posted on 1 Aug 2024 Cadet Nationals brings back emotional memories
Ex-Cadet from 1950s recalls the part her family played in taking the class international
Posted on 30 Jul 2024 Lowrider Moth UK Nationals day 3
What a difference a day makes, 24 little hours
Posted on 28 Jul 2024 Lowrider Moth UK Nationals day 2
Tripping the light fantastic!
Posted on 27 Jul 2024 Lowrider Moth UK Nationals day 1
The new Ian Ridge Magnum 6 hull looks superb
Posted on 26 Jul 2024 Lowrider Moth UK Nationals day 0
Racing starts tomorrow
Posted on 25 Jul 2024 Lowrider Moth UK Nationals preview
Will this Weymouth event get the wind denied to the foilers here last year?
Posted on 23 Jul 2024 Classic & Vintage Merlin Open at Banbury
Braving the forecast alongside other classic and vintage dinghies
Posted on 24 Jun 2024 Sail 'Amazon' in the Lake District
Visit in June to see both dinghies from the 1974 Swallows and Amazons film
Posted on 20 Jun 2024 100 Years of Jack Chippendale
One of the greats behind the golden era of the UK's domestic dinghy scene
Posted on 13 May 2024 International 18s in the 1950s
A period of New Zealand-led design & innovation
Posted on 5 May 2024 'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 10
With a full history of master boatbuilder Jack Chippendale
Posted on 1 May 2024 'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 9
To celebrate the centenary of master boatbuilder Jack Chippendale
Posted on 30 Apr 2024 'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 8
To celebrate the centenary of master boatbuilder Jack Chippendale
Posted on 29 Apr 2024 'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 7
To celebrate the centenary of master boatbuilder Jack Chippendale
Posted on 28 Apr 2024 'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 6
To celebrate the centenary of master boatbuilder Jack Chippendale
Posted on 27 Apr 2024 'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 5
To celebrate the centenary of master boatbuilder Jack Chippendale
Posted on 26 Apr 2024 'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 4
To celebrate the centenary of master boatbuilder Jack Chippendale
Posted on 25 Apr 2024 'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 3
To celebrate the centenary of master boatbuilder Jack Chippendale
Posted on 24 Apr 2024
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The afternoon gig racing in the Dockyard was fiercely competitive - 2025 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta
© Jan J Hein Classic/vintage craft sailing on Lake Massaciuccoli, Tuscany
© Barche d'Epoca e Classiche Le Vele Classiche di Puccini - first run in 2024
© Barche d'Epoca e Classiche U Class sailing on Lake Massaciuccoli, Tuscany
© Barche d'Epoca e Classiche An 18'6" glued clinker sailing boat was amongst the craft built and launched following the latest 40-week course at the Boat Building Academy in Lyme Regis
© BNPS An 18'6" glued clinker sailing boat was amongst the craft built and launched following the latest 40-week course at the Boat Building Academy in Lyme Regis
© BNPS Clinker Weekend at Overy Staithe SC
© Ellie Clark Clinker Weekend at Overy Staithe SC
© Ellie Clark Clinker Weekend at Overy Staithe SC
© Ellie Clark Clinker Weekend at Overy Staithe SC
© Ellie Clark Clinker Weekend at Overy Staithe SC
© Ellie Clark Clinker Weekend at Overy Staithe SC
© Ellie Clark 'Pugwash', 'Iona' and 'Soda' jockey for position - 167th Jersey Electricity Gorey Regatta
© Simon Ropert Pause at the gybe mark during the Border Counties Midweek Sailing at Shotwick Lake:
© Brian Herring 100 Years of Jack Chippendale celebrated at Fareham - dinghies used to exit those upper doors
© Dougal Henshall 100 Years of Jack Chippendale celebrated at Fareham
© Dougal Henshall 100 Years of Jack Chippendale celebrated at Fareham - ex employees reunited
© Dougal Henshall Typhoon class built by Chippendale Boats
© Proctor family 'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 10
© Bob Campbell 'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 9
© Dougal Henshall 'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 8
© Dougal Henshall 'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 7
© Jordan Aspin 'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 6
© Dougal Henshall 'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 4
© John Shelton 'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 5
© Dougal Henshall 'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 3
© Ed Richardson 'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 2
© Hari Eustice 'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 1
© Dougal Henshall Jack Chippendale showing his craftsman's eye whilst at work on another boat - Thankfully his story has been saved, a rare result for our heritage
© Chippendale family Vintage dinghy events can sail in between the iconic twin towers at La Rochelle
© Dougal Henshall
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