Status - UK National One Design Class
Build - Hard or softwood clinker on steamed frames
Marine ply deck, hardwood rudder and centreplate
A 120lb iron drop keel is still used in some, most
use the wooden centreplate making a trapeze vital
due to the large sailplan & narrow beam. (right)
The wooden plate reduces stress on the boat,
and many are still competitive after 25 years.
Beam - 5ft (1.52m)
Minimum weight 275 pounds (125kg)
Sail Area - 145 sq.ft (13.47sq.m)
Yardstick (Handicap No.) - 1098
Number of crew - 2 (One trapeze, no spinnaker)
Newest registered sail number - 244
(left) Waiting for wind, Looe (Cornwall)
Builders - see 'Info' page
Sailmaker - Michael McNamara, Exmouth
Sparmaker - ISP SuperSpars
Club - National Redwing Dinghy Association
The NRDA is affiliated to the RYA
