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I am the builder (from a shell) of Cinzano (N1777) and the original owner.  Thus 'twas I who chose the bi-colour paint scheme that has confused and amused so many for so long. I have been out of touch with the Twelves since 1967 when I sold the last of my four boats. I chose the original low rig to suit the weight of the then crew. I see the boat has also lost her hefty tiller and toe bar that were such a joy in a blow downwind. It is grand to read that Cinzano has given the pleasure to others that she gave to me. She went faster than anything in my wildest dreams, over 50 years ago now. From the photos, she is now very well cared for.

First owner of Cheep (N1615) was John Nicholls of Minima Yacht Club at Kingston

First owner of Just As Naughty (N1487) was Jon Chaplin. She was the second of Jon's four Twelves. He and his brother Trevor won the RTYC Trophy at Ranelagh Sailing Club in 1957.

First owner of My Fair Lady (N1462) was Jeremy Gardner of Desborugh Sailing Club.

First owner of Bon Ton was Peter Gill of Stokes Bay Sailing Club. He came second in the 1956 Burton at Weymouth, being beaten only by Keith Musto.

First owner of Mr Chips (N1349) was Keith Musto who went on with Tony Morgan to win an Olympic silver medal in the Flying Dutchman class at Tokyo in 1964. Keith's strategy was to sail round the course safely, letting the others make the mistakes and be overtaken. He also founded the sailing clothing company that bears hs name.

Querida (N1321) was first owned by Bob and Betty Dummett of Hamble River Sailing Club.

First owner of N1322 was Jon Chaplin who christened her Naughty. She was the first of Jon's four Twelves.

First owner of Flying Saucer (N1277) was Alan Vines of Ranelagh Sailing Club.

First owner of Jus Soo (N1269) was Mike Pruett of Hamble River Sailing Club. She appears to have ben the first Proctor Mark 5 built.

First owner of Baggywrinkle N1144 was Noel Jordan (NTOA chairman 1949-1950), later followed as second owner by Derek King of Desborough Sailing Club.

Miss MacMillan was actually Secretary of the ntoa Thames Area

Derek Somerville was ntoa Thames Area Chairman (1960-66)

The first owner of Hopscotch (N1090) was Miss E.MacMillan, ntoa Secretary (1962-1965) and Staines sailing Club member.

I grew up in my dinghy racing at Desborough Sailing Club. One of our neighbours on the Thames was Staines Sailing Club and I recall going there for a number of open meetings. One of the Twelve fleet at Staines was Panic (N1037) sailed by Vic Love who had one of those spiv moustaches.