National 12
Sidebar
 
Main Menu

Recent posts

#1
Boats / Re: N1036 Meticulous
Last post by grazz - 18 Feb 2025, 08:16
Partially restored and looking for a good home.
#2
Boats / Re: N1401 Sioux
Last post by edwillett - 17 Feb 2025, 10:45
N1401 on the cover of Light Craft magazine December 1958.
#3
General National 12 chat / Re: Jib shape control
Last post by Kevin Sneddon - 14 Feb 2025, 10:29
Kevin, many thanks for the reply to my enquiry. I've looked at the information relating to Dangley Pole set up in the owners handbook and can understand the advantages so I will explore the option once I have completed the hull restoration and start considering rigging.
#4
General National 12 chat / Re: Where to now?
Last post by Firefly2005 - 13 Feb 2025, 10:51
Quote from: edwillett on 12 Feb 2025, 04:47Thanks Jerry and Ian.

I think there are signs of a resurgence in activity but in part that perspective depends on where you sail! We have lots of N12 activity at Whitefriars SC with a good mix of boats from clinker to modern all racing each other....and yes even at this time of year while most wait for warmer weather we see two or three N12's most Sundays! Some of the fleet will also surely be venturing on to the Traveller circuit this year so that will boost attendance a little at some of the key meetings.

Will be good to see N1137 in action...perhaps at the Vintage champs?

Thank you Ed. I've pencilled in some dates to attend... my only problem is I'm based up in West Yorkshire and struggling to find local expertise to help me get her in sailing condition. I fully intend to achieve that in the coming months - building a shed for her currently so that she can be dry with her cover off. 
#5
General National 12 chat / Re: Where to now?
Last post by edwillett - 12 Feb 2025, 04:47
Thanks Jerry and Ian.

I think there are signs of a resurgence in activity but in part that perspective depends on where you sail! We have lots of N12 activity at Whitefriars SC with a good mix of boats from clinker to modern all racing each other....and yes even at this time of year while most wait for warmer weather we see two or three N12's most Sundays! Some of the fleet will also surely be venturing on to the Traveller circuit this year so that will boost attendance a little at some of the key meetings.

Will be good to see N1137 in action...perhaps at the Vintage champs?
#6
General National 12 chat / Re: Where to now?
Last post by Jerry G - 12 Feb 2025, 04:24
I was about to post a message thanking Angus and Ed Willett for the very interesting Newsletter.  Makes it worth continuing my Associate Membership!  I opened the chat page and was amazed to discover my name heading this topic!  The comments I made then are mostly what I wanted to say today.  Nice to see the chat page being made use of, there hadn't been anything since early November until this week.
It is nearly 14 years since an arthritic hip made me give up sailing Twelves.  We now have a 30ft Iroquois catamaran (built in 1969 so probably counts as vintage).  We wanted a boat that could sit on the mud twice a day, on its drying mooring, but still sail fast enough to interest an ex-twelve sailor.  
We still meet N12 sailors occasionally.  On a voyage round Britain in 2021 we were moored at the island of Islay (so I could pay homage to my favourite distillery) and met Mark and Emma Simpson who had chartered a yacht for a holiday.  I also see Tom Stewart when I go shopping at Fox's chandlery.
Forgive this off-topic rambling.  My best wishes to the class for the future.
#7
General National 12 chat / Re: Where to now?
Last post by Firefly2005 - 11 Feb 2025, 11:11
Sorry for unearthing an ancient thread, but I just thought it would be interesting to ask as a newcomer (having acquired Rapscallion 1137, being excited about her history, and intending to get her back onto the water and racing again), how things have developed since this conversation? Are numbers still down? Is there a resurgence?

Just interested as I dip my toes into the scene what the current state of play is...

I hope my post doesn't annoy anyone - I'm aware it's probably an emotive issue for some.

Ian
#8
General National 12 chat / Re: Jib shape control
Last post by Kevin Iles - 09 Feb 2025, 06:37
Absolutely right - the dangly pole eliminates the need for barber haulers and is far more effective.
#9
General National 12 chat / Jib shape control
Last post by Kevin Sneddon - 08 Feb 2025, 05:46
I'm in the process of restoring N12 2958 Purfect, 1977 Cheshire Cat. Thinking ahead could I ask if rigging with a dangley pole eliminates the setting up of barber hauler? The mast has no evidence of being rigged with a dangley pole and there is a set of holes in the deck just foward of the shrouds that I think correspond with barber hauler lines to control the jib shape and slot. I have previously sailed Laser and Solo dinghy so the complexity of boats like the N12 and Merlin Rockets etc are a new experience.
Really excited about getting the N12 finished and sailing again after a long time away from dinghy racing. The appeal of the N12 is introducing my grandsons to dinghy sailing.
#10
Boats / Re: N3300 Fire Fox
Last post by edwillett - 21 Mar 2025, 03:19
For sale on eBay January 2025. Advert copied below:

Beautiful wood National 12, sail no 3300 for sale.
Refurbished in summer 2024 including fully stripped and revarnished decks with 13 coats of Epifanes and a number of new lines fitted, sailed twice since. Main and jib in very good condition, plus spare main and jib. Boom up and boom down covers, both serviceable. Launching trolley and road trailer. Regrettable sale due to loss of regular crew. Currently in Cowes but can be brought to the mainland.
Open to sensible offers!