Jan 7, 2026 · A forum for discussing all things related to dinghy sailing, from techniques to equipment and events.

Mar 1, 2026 · After dinghy sailing, sailing yachts (ie big enough to stay aboard for multi day trips) most of the time feel pretty slow and boring (unless it's very windy), manoeuvres are much more of a team …

Feb 22, 2026 · Forum en ligne pour les passionnés de voile, offrant discussions, conseils et informations sur la navigation.

Jul 14, 2024 · My question is which way a dinghy sailboat heels when it turns. Let's say you turn the boat to port. Does it heel towards port or towards starboard? I am finding conflicting information on …

Nov 19, 2025 · Has anyone used 1/2" coosa board for dinghy floor panels? Is that overkill or too heavy? Or are there other issues? My boat is getting beyond disgusting and I want to make it pleasant to use …

Dec 19, 2017 · Have a lot of experience with Sunfish and Lasers. Piece of cake launching and recovering. Now I am looking into a much larger boat - same basic length 14-15 feet, but hull weight …

Jan 29, 2025 · The North Haven Dinghy, a 14 footer, was probably the first OD although in a pretty informal way, and it's still around today as an exception to the rule. The 14' Water Wag in Ireland …

Aug 20, 2024 · The Foundry does open dinghy racing and community sailing programs. They do a nice job. They ran something called the "Crib Race" on Labor Day 2019, a one-time only deal for any …

Jun 1, 2021 · Looking for a lightweight dinghy with hard hull (i.e not a Snark or an inflatable) that will carry 2 adults (say 300 lbs max). I don’t race, so ease of setup is more important than speed, size of …

Dec 10, 2024 · Hello (long time lurker). I guess I could reach out directly, but whatcha all think about this dingy? Thank you'all in advance, WL PS, as a novice poster, apologies if I picked the wrong forum