Unbelievably there were 19 of these venerable one designs on the start line over the first weekend of Burnham Week, second in number entries only to the Squib fleet. The sunshine and breeze made for perfect sailing conditions in the strong tidal waters of the river Crouch.
Celebrating their 90th year there was a mixture of ages sailing these Norman Dallimore designed day boats. One boat helmed and crewed by the designer's great grand children. Ages between helms and crew varied from mid 20s to mid 60s and everything in between.
The RBOD class have made ready four class boats which are being sailed by a group of young experienced sailors this week. Anyone interested in becoming involved in the class should contact Mel Lewis RBOD class secretary by email melelewis1@btinternet.com
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