Both boats come out of the same mould and can be raced but the training boat is built to be more robust and is regularly bought by sailing clubs and schools for training and courses. After learning the ropes, the next step for new dinghy sailors is to get out on the water in a boat suitable for both having fun and honing skills. Hello and welcome to my auction for a gp14 dinghy in good, straight condition. Please check the photos carefully before bidding to be sure it matches what you want, thanks. The gp14 sailing dinghy was designed by jack holt in 1949 and has its origins in wales its sail emblem is the legendary bell of aberdovey.
We look forward to welcoming the gp14 fleet to the club. The class association promotes gp14 sailing and racing. Sailcraftblog the history and design of the racing dinghy. All of our dinghy covers are made from grey pvc with the mast section in navy blue. It was originally sponsored by the yachting world magazine for home construction from the then comparatively new material of marine plywood. One of the first postwar boats designed specifically to be built of plywood was jack holts gp14 dinghy.
O ne of the entries listed in the recent bbc and british museums history of the world in objects starts with this sentence. The winder gp14 comes in two different forms, for training and racing. The fleet enjoys a competitive international, national and regional racing circuit for adult and youth sailors and is active in training initiatives. Originally designed by jack holt in 1949, the gp14 is easily recognised by the distinctive bell on the mainsail.
The elite composite gp14 is for people who like the beauty of wooden decks without having all the maintenance that come with a full wooden boat. The book contains information on many issues concerning the dinghy up to. World sailing news is the weekly online newsletter of the world sailing. I searched a few out on fleabay and it appears that a familysized secondhand dinghy gp14, wayfarer, enterprise etc. The idea behind the design was to build a general purpose gp, 14foot dinghy which could be raced, cruised, rowed or to which you could even attach an outboard motor if you wanted to. Trident uk wayfarer parts catalogue boat, dinghy, yacht. In the 1950s, jack holt, a designer of small boats, saw a need for an adaptable general purpose dinghy and consequently designed the gp14 sailing dinghy, with amateur construction in mind. Sailcraftblog page 2 the history and design of the.
The idea was for a costeffective multipurpose family boat that could be kept at home and trailed to a variety of launching sites behind a modest car. Spboats gp14 package sp boats boat builder, repairer and. The winder gp14 is moulder from epoxy foam sandwich using. This is 2 events run together over the same weekend. The class association are very proud of this part of their history, and are now deliberately fostering interest in the vintage boats, both through. Unfollow gp14 sailing dinghy to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Part 1 is a history of the development of the racing dinghy and the bigger boats that influenced them from the 18th century to the present day. The spring mainsail is due out mid march, so now is your opportunity. They adopted the gp14 dinghy for racing and opened the club to members with any interest in sailing. Visiting another club on a course, we used gps and they were very similar to sail to enterprises, with the difference that these had been converted to. Wayfarer, enterprise, gp14 and drascombe lugger sailing. Our gp14 overboom cover is made from heavy duty pvc. We offer a choice of materials for our top covers, which are pvc and durable woven breathable fabric, with a choice between nylon and woven breathable fabrics for under covers. In his seventeen seasons in the class 1968 to 1985 he won three australian, ten state, fifteen mbsc club championships and he represented australia in three world championships. Swallow and amazons is still the ultimate childrens sailing book. The history of the class up to 1989 is captured in tom vaughans book the international fourteen foot dinghy. The gp14 is a popular sailing dinghy, with well over 14,000 built. In 1956, 20 people agreed, at a public meeting, to revive the chanonry or fortrose boating club.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It was designed as a generalpurpose sailing dinghy but it was also excellent to row and has a standard conversion for fitting a small outboard motor. Gp14 parts catalogue, from trident uk we use cookies to make your experience better. As its name implies, the gp14 is a general purpose 14ft 4. Boat identification model and year international gp14 class. Twelve of the best training boats sailing schools, clubs and training centres use a variety of boats with beginners, including singlehanders such as the pico, hartley 10 and the rs quba, the latter having three rigs catering from entry level to more experienced sailors. Paintcraft finished with durapox specialist low drag finish. Gp14 world championship win extends irish expectation shane maccarthy and andy davis win in barbados to add to dinghy successes fri, apr 8, 2016, 01. In the mark 1 boats, the mast should be stepped as far back as possible in the mast step. We are delighted to be able to exhibit again at the show. Winder have been building gp14s since buying the mould of speed sails in 2010.
Find gp14 and sailing dinghy from a vast selection of dinghies boats. Media in category gp14 dinghy the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. This is thought to be either a reference to the legendary bells of aberdyfi, north wales, where jack holt is alleged to have designed the gp14 or, perhaps more likely, it relates to the original manufacturer bell woodworking. A look at the gp14 class from 1950 to the present day. Gp14 breathable mast up boom down polycotton top cover dinghy cover for use with the mast up, halyard attachment in middle of the cover helps prevent stand. Nowadays, you are most likely to see the gp14 being used to race competitively, training people to sail or occasionally just enjoying a casual cruise around a. There are lots of decisions to make when purchasing a new gp14 dinghy. Manufactured using brand new mould tools, this boat is an exciting new version of an old favourite. Dinghy sailing project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks.
Affordable classics 8 clinker dinghy classic boat magazine. Part 2 is an examination of the design principles and philosophies that dinghy designers follow. He developed and contributed to many dinghy classes which are still with us nearly a century later. Buy gp14 sailing dinghy and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The gp14 was designed by jack holt in 1949, with the assistance of the dovey yacht club in aberdyfi.
Gp14 class to exhibit at rya dinghy show news news. It was my fathers pride and joy,was well looked after,im no expert but im sure it needs a little work to make it. Small boat sailing get afloat with the rya dinghy cruising with the shannon family duration. The development of the sailing dinghy was helped in the early 20th century by uffa fox 18981972, an english boat designer and sailing enthusiast. Sailcraftblog page 2 the history and design of the racing. The idea behind the design was to build a general purpose gp 14foot dinghy which could be sailed or rowed, capable of also being powered effectively by a small outboard motor, able to be towed behind a small family car and able to be launched and recovered reasonably easily, and. The modern day gp14 is a two person competitive racing dinghy with spinnaker, constructed from either epoxy resin or wood. Gp14 world championship win extends irish expectation.
All our gp14 dinghy covers are made inhouse by our loft team. Dont miss the opportunity to see the superb epoxy gp14 from boon boats at the rya dinghy show, held over the weekend of 23 march 20 at alexandra palace, london. Boats are the single most important objects in the history of the world. The book details the events and the people who have shaped the class since jack holt designed the boat. Paintcraft boats suppliers of new gp14s and scorpion dinghies. The winder gp14 is moulder from epoxy foam sandwich using the same materials and building techniques as the world championship winning fireballs. The definitive class bible on the history of the gp14 hull is the article by roy nettleship which appears in both the basic boating book and. Next event on the gp14 circuit is the combined autumn open and youth championships which is to be held here in sutton dinghy club on the weekend of sep 1415. Gp14 sailing dinghy basic boating book for sale from. During the austerity following the second world war, this was the only avenue which opened up sailing to the populace. Buying the right boat will help you to develop a real love. The distance between the mast and the halyard at spreader level is the prebend. The winder gp14 is moulded from epoxy foam sandwich ensuring the lightest and stiffest hulls as was proven by taking the 2015 uk championships. See more ideas about sailboat, dinghy and dinghy sailboat.
Full set of elite sails including laminate main sail spinnaker pole including boom mounting. Montage of gp14 sailing in poole harbour at the 2014 gp14 cruising week. There is a thriving club sailing network and training for all abilities. The gp14 sailing dinghy was designed by jack holt in 1949 and has its origins in wales. Selection of parts for the gp14 dinghy including covers, buoyancy bags, trolleys, foils and more. The gp 14 is both a popular family boat and a competitive racing dinghy. Dinghy sailing is the activity of sailing small boats by using five essential controls. The gp14 was initially designed with a main and small jib as a comfortable family dinghy. A gp14 sailing dinghy in excellent overall used large sailing sail or kit bag. Undoubtedly the most successful helmsman in the history of the western australian branch of the gp14 class was murray rann. Besides being a high performance sailer, it is easy to row, and can be easily powered with a. Although his hull shape changed later, the early boats set a holt stamp. Originally designed in 1949 by jack holt as a general purpose dinghy it is a strong, stable design that can be rigged to sail safely for family outings or with full sails, spinnaker and trapeze for.
Welcome to the gp14 class association of australia wa branch. All new gp14 dinghies are available in custom fitouts simply give us a ring to discuss your requirements or use our contact form. The photo they chose to back up this grand and true statement was one of a brightfinished, clinker, wooden rowing dinghy, an implication. There is a lot of choice on the dinghy sailing market, so which is the best sailing dinghy for beginners. Theres also a range of larger training dinghies from builders such as rs, topper, laser and hartley boats. The merlin lead to a long collaboration with yachting world magazine, in those days more concerned with the dinghy sailor than the maxiyacht owner, which bred classes like the cadet, gp14 and heron. To check the prebend, hold the main halyard tight against the gooseneck. An acronym for general purpose dinghy, the gp14 was originally sponsored by yachting world magazine for home construction using marine plywood. For those of you who dont know the gp14 is a great starter boat. It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easytouse format. About the gp14 dinghy international gp14 class association.
Examples of these include the wayfarer, arguably the gp14, the tideway, the laser stratos, the drascombe series of dinghies, the cl 16 and the laser 16, the roamer cruising dinghy, designed by eric coleman an early member of the dinghy cruising association, plus many designs of iain oughtred and john welsford. The book is used with some notes written in various parts but it is complete, no missing pages and in relatively good condition. Gp14 dinghy for sale in uk 55 secondhand gp14 dinghys. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.