Key details

Current boat name
Sh'Andy
Boat class
6841
Function
Sports and Leisure
Type

Dimensions and specifications

Length (m / ft)
4.57 / 15ft
Beam (m / ft)
1.65 / 5ft 5in
Leeward
Keel - fin
Masts
1 Alloy
Rig type
Bermudian Sloop
Propulsion
Sail

Design and build

Designer
Fox U
Date of build
1960
Place of build
Torpoint

Current status

Present use
Sailing

History

This example of a National Albacore dinghy, designed by Uffa Fox, was built in 1961 by Aubrey Long of Torpoint, Cornwall. SH'ANDY was raced in Plymouth for some years and later stored under poor conditions. Found in 1998 and restored to sailing condtion. November 2007 (Archive)