Return of the Classic & Silver Nationals

If you own a Classic or Silver fleet Fifteen and have fallen out of the way of going to open meetings because of all the latest gold fleet boats romping away, then we have some good news for you.



We are holding a Classic and Silver Fleet National Championship on 12 and 13th June at Grafham Water Sailing Club with the aim of serious but fun racing amongst like boats with a strong emphasis on camaraderie and we would love to see as many of you as possible coming along to join us. The event will join with the existing FF Open, but there will be a separate start with results for silver and classics separated into their respective fleets.

We want to see as many boats out as we can and it doesn't matter..

Squall - The last Chippendale?

Some time ago there was an interesting article on Jack Chippendale, one of the major builders of Fifteens in the Sixties. Although quite a few of the boats survive, we are quite fortunate in that what are believed to be the first and last of his boats still exist and are both in great shape.

FF396 'Flicka' was registered in August 1960 and is the first Chippendale to appear on the FF Register. She is now owned and superbly restored by Brett Dingwall



FF1155 'Squall' was registered in June 1968, being measured by S.A.Potter and, according to the FF Register, appears to be the last one built. Unlike some boats, she has retained her name throughout her life and according to my year books seems to have been based..

That's it for now, but don't forget to register for the wine tasting event taking place on Friday 22nd January - see earlier email for full details or contact Justin Waples

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