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Posted on November 21, 2018

Hornet Makeover

Earlier this year, we were asked to  rebuild a Hornet for Chris Bines and Dave Gibbons' Hornet to sail in the European Championships. Massive changes…

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Posted on November 21, 2018

New National 12

We have just started the new Paradigm 4 National 12 for Gavin Willis. We are building this in carbon/foam over a male mould. More information…

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Posted on November 21, 2018

Hadron Update!

The Hadron Class is now up to 37 boats! Check out the H2 website for up-to-date news and the history of the design.  We are…

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Posted on November 20, 2018November 21, 2018

Nimbus

Nimbus was sent to us to be fully restored by Gillian Westell. The boat had huge sentimental value for her having been previously owned by her…

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Posted on January 12, 2018

National 12 performing well

The new Dead Cat Bounce 4-planker has been performing extremely well and appears fully competitive. Owner Stuart Walsh kindly leant the boat to David Conlon and Sarah…

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Posted on January 12, 2018

National 12 at Dinghy Show

The new Dead Cat Bounce 4-planker was displayed on the National 12 Owner's Association stand at Alexandra Palace in March. Below are a few photos…

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Posted on January 12, 2018

‘Never Say Never’ launch

Thanks to Fiona Brown for this great video https://youtu.be/WgVpv4syPtE

Posted on January 12, 2018

More Photos of C56 build

Here are a few more photos of the final stages of the build

Posted on January 12, 2018

Video of C56 launch

Fiona Brown's video of the launch of C56 'Never Say Never'

Posted on January 12, 2018

‘Never Say Never’ on the water

BOD C56 'Never Say Never' is now afloat and owner Geoff Gritton has been getting some very promising results indeed in his first season. Geoff…

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