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I had the pleasure to meet Ken in the car park at Ferry Lane, King's Lynn during N.W. Norfolk Week in 2017.

When he learnt I was editor of 'The Latest Chapter', he insisted on having a photo with me and gave me much more credit that I deserved. We had an excellent and insightful chat and he then watched the racing that evening.

On behalf of the N12 Class, we are extremely indebted to him for all the hard work he put into the vintage section.

Thank you Graham for sharing the sad news.

There is a black superspar carbon mast up for auction, originally from a Feeling Foolish.

Sealed bids to chair@national12.org by 18:00 on Sunday 10th.

Whole amount will go to help the humanitarian effort in Ukraine.

Located in Cheshire but delivery might be an option.

In action at the N12 85th Event, Northampton SC, September 2022.

In (very light wind, slow) action at the N12 85th Event in September, 2022.

In action at the N12 85th Anniversary Event, September 2022.

In action at the 85th Anniversary Event, Northampton SC - September 2021.

I am hoping that Jean-Yves posts here, but a preview of his plans are attached.

Hi All,



Enter now: N12 End of Winter Championships:
Royal Harwich Yacht Club


19th March - Dinner at RHYC
Please book here:
https://www.royalharwichyachtclub.co.uk/events/n12-dinner


20th March - End of Winter Championships
Please enter here:
https://www.royalharwichyachtclub.co.uk/events/n12-end-of-winters-sun-20th-march


Any questions please get in touch !

It is with deep sorrow, I announce that my wife Jane passed away 5th November.

Jane will be remembered by many in the National 12 class. It was nearly forty years ago that I met her and in meeting me, she was immediately introduced to the National 12 sailing dinghy. I will always remember taking her for a first sail in my National 12, one sunny afternoon on the River Crouch. She was such a natural in a boat and for me that was the absolute icing on the cake. I could not have been happier. Happiness that stayed with us throughout our lives together.

The National 12 has been an integral part of our lives and it's important I write these few words about Jane. She took part in the open meeting circuit and importantly those wonderful Burton Weeks for many years. Jane was a highly accomplished crew and I am so proud of the fact that she won a championship race before me. Aside from achievements on the water, Jane was a popular figure in the dinghy park and at social events. In later years, Jane spent more time ashore with our three children; Hester, Guy and Freya, who themselves spent much of their growing up in and around the National 12 class.

Paul Pelling

A few photos from Sunday's Mary Deare 85th Grand Pursuit Race available here:


https://www.chunkypics.co.uk/index.asp?section=Online%20Proofing&Path=\Sport\Sailing\2021\National+12+85th\

Hi John,


No problem for you to spectate and enjoy the weekend at NSC. Gate is likely to be unlocked on the Saturday but if not there is a buzzer and someone will let you in!

Looking to be the best attended N12 event in recent years with a huge range of designs entered.


There is still time to enter if you haven't, and don't forget to order your N12 85th clothing too.


Email will be sent to all those who have entered with the gate code for NSC.

Full details about our big birthday party are now online here:


https://www.national12.org/events/2021/85th-anniversary/index.html


If anyone has a spare crew, it would be useful to know as we have a few helms looking.


Please enter if you haven't already!

For those who haven't heard, Mary Stamp sadly passed away on 19th July, so soon after Ewen earlier in the year.


The RHYC are dedicating their annual Bridge Trophy Race on 22nd August to both Ewen and Mary.


All RHYC Members and N12 Sailors are invited, to take part and then gather on the club's lawn after racing.

Entries are coming in, we'll update the entry list on the Burton Week 2021 website in the next few days.


Don't forget, early entry fee discount until 25th July...