
by Richard Crockett
I can’t seem to help myself publishing material on the Dabchick as it’s such a wonderful little boat.
So today, instead of concentrating on the boat itself, this feature is all about Jack Koper who designed and promoted the Dabchick, plus several other classes too.
The original tribute, in the March 1977 issue of SA Yachting magazine, is reproduced today in an abridged form. Its introduction read as follows:
“As this year, 2016, is the 60th anniversary of the launch of the Dabchick class, some background to the ‘father’ of this design will hopefully appeal to many of those who have sailed Dabchicks, and have fond memories of them, as well as to those who today are cutting their teeth in this wonderful class. It is also about the Flying Dutchman, Tempo and Sonnet.”
There are two years until the Dabbie 70th anniversary. I believe that the class should start working NOW to get 70 boats on the water. Please share your thoughts and comments on this forum.
READ THIS INTERESTING TRIBUTE HERE: Pages from 2016 05 – SAILING Magazine – OCR