Dudley Dix Mini Transat Being Sold In Support Of Sail 4 Cancer

Dudley Dix Mini Transat Being Sold In Support Of Sail 4 Cancer © Boatshed Hamble

UK based sailing charity Sail 4 Cancer is selling a newly built Dudley Dix Mini Transat yacht to raise much needed funds. The boat, which was completed as a self-build project in 2013 is being brokered in support of Sail 4 Cancer by Boatshed Hamble.

The Dudley Dix Mini is a radius chine plywood design which has received rave reviews both within the United States and Europe. With a fin keel and a round bilge (from sheet material), the design is marketed as a 'low budget performer'. With the spinnaker pack, the boat is designed to plane with ease.

Mini 650 or Mini-Transat boats attract great interest worldwide. Tiny but costly offshore yachts, they give spectacular sailing, but they are generally beyond the ability of most amateur builders. The detailing for the Dudley Dix Mini is based on the series of radius chine plywood designs that started with the DIDI 38 "Black Cat".

Commenting on the announcement, Graham Precey, Trustee at Sail 4 Cancer said "We are incredibly grateful to the owner for his incredible generosity. The sale of this boat will directly help families living with cancer. Last year we provided 1,500 water based respite days for families living in very difficult circumstances. This wonderful gift will help us to deliver a similar number this year as well."

Graham Precey added "In addition to thanking the owner for his generous gift, I would also like to thank Boatshed for their ongoing support. This little boat will make someone very happy indeed. If you can provide a good home for her, we'd love to hear from you!"

The boat is being marketed by Boatshed Hamble who is assisting Sail 4 Cancer with the sale on a reduced commission basis. The boat is offered for sale at £7,500 although the charity is open to offers. Interested parties should contact Peter Delbridge at Boatshed Hamble on 07710 224 754. Photos of the yacht can be viewed at tinyurl.com/dudley-dix-mini

The proceeds from the sale will be used by Sail 4 Cancer to provide a growing range of water based days-out and longer breaks for families affected by cancer. The charity also makes grants to cancer care institutions and funds research into the positive effects of sport (e.g. sailing) and how it can reduce cancer incidence and improve survival rates post diagnosis.

www.sail4cancer.org