A New Class at Papercourt - The Scow has arrived
The Scow has now been adopted as an approved class at Papercourt, has its handicap number and is ready for racing.
The class has been established and will now be included in the race schedules at Papercourt.
It is likely that there will be a fleet of at least six boats by the end of the year.
There are many variants of the Scow - but most of the differences are superficial and at Papercourt they will all be racing to the same handicap. The ‘core’ fleet is the Chichester Scow - but other Scows will be permitted in the Papercourt fleet to allow for second-hand purchases.
The 11-foot Scow with a lug rig was originally designed in the late 19th century as a tender, but subsequently developed as a stable dinghy and keenly raced in its many formats.
For Papercourt it will start life as a natural progression for ageing Solo sailors but It can also sport a jib and would be ideal as a parent/child starter boat.
We are also hoping to have a mid-week slot at Papercourt for those who are able to make it.
Please contact me if you have any interest in joining the fleet.
James Carleton (james.carleton1@btinternet.com) Scow Captain
This is what they look like
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