The National Solo class is a racing dinghy designed by Jack Holt in 1956. The Solo is sailed in the United Kingdom, Holland and Australia. Originally designed in wood, competitive boats are now widely available in Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) or composite construction (FRP hull and wood deck) as well as wood. 2006 was the …
The Finn dinghy is the men’s single-handed, cat-rigged Olympic class for sailing. It was designed by Swedish canoe designer, Rickard Sarby, in 1949 for the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki. Since the 1952 debut of the boat, the design has been in every summer Olympics, making it one of the most prolific Olympic sailboats as …
George Owen was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, but grew up in Rhode Island, after his mother died at an early age. Active in yachting the family owned yachts designed by Herreshoff and Burgess, and after high school Owen went on to MIT, where he received a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Upon graduating in 1894, Owen …
The goal of DBMS programs is to develop students’ individual strengths, to improve their skills, and to have fun while doing so. Programs require a high standard of commitment, effort, and personal conduct. Decent, self-respecting behavior and true sportsmanship are expected of everyone (students as well as parents) while participating in the school’s program, while …
Corinthian Classic Yacht Regatta (August 9 & 10) – Now’s the time to register for the Corinthian Classic Yacht Regatta – presented by Officine Panerai Register for the Corinthian Classic and be a part of an awesome event. Online Registration Notice of Race This regatta is the first race of the Panerai Classic Yacht Challenge …