Although most popular in the uk, mirrors are also sailed. Imcai international mirror class association of ireland. Restoring an old mirror dinghy the woodenboat forum. The new mirror dinghy discussion forum promotes world wide interaction among mirror dinghy owners. Many have commented how, as a boat you sit in rather than on, it. It is with regret that we have made this decision but issues with the prototype and commercial reality has forced us to close this project. I have a philosophy of keeping older boats on the water and not pulling them off for months on end until you have the time to do the job.
The story of his voyage from north wales to the black sea in a mirror dinghy, its the most whimsical travel book ive ever read, written by a true eccentric. Mirror builders guide mirror sailing international. First designed in 1962, the mirror has had a complete makeover and is now a dynamic fibreglass boat with a distinctive red main and jib, and spinnaker. The mirror dinghy kits drive marine services has decided to discontinue the mirror kit project. This is a good place to list mirror dinghies to sell, mirror dinghy events, ask questions and receive answers regarding all aspects of mirror dinghies. She has just bought an old mirror dinghy and started sailing for the first time. A mirror dinghy should not be asked to cross the north sea. Coronavirus update we are still processing web and telephone orders as normal, but our shop is closed. The boat has stood the test of time launched in 1963 and still active today. Mirrors for sale omda ontario mirror dinghy association. Problem is that the boat leaks and she doesnt want to stop using the boat until the end of the season. Sept 2008 ive just read this book again, it is better than i remember.
Mirror dinghy sails for sale in uk view 34 bargains. Unfollow mirror dinghy to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Minimal repairs to keep an old mirror plywood sailing dinghy. This is a short video about a sorry little mirror dinghy rescued and saved from rotting beyond repair. Hi, having followed you tube posts of mirror cruising and the dca et al, i have taken the plunge and bought a old wooden dinghy no. Mar 01, 20 the dinghy he started his career in was born in 1963 when the daily mirror signed up tv diy expert barry bucknell and designer jack holt to revolutionise small boat ownership. Originally designed to be sold in kit form with plywood hull and gaff rig, the latest mark 3 winder boat is grp sandwich construction and one piece mast. This might sound like a tabloid exaggeration, but uk double olympic silver medallist ian walker claims he owes his career to the mirror and british roundtheworld, recordbreaking sailors dame ellen macarthur and dee. This was back in the early 70s or perhaps it was the end of the 60s.
This article is spurred by an email i received today from melanie in the uk who has. The mirror dinghy came at the same time as a rise in interest in competitive dinghy sailing and soon became a competitive racing class, as well as the quintessential, cheap family knockabout. Everything you need for your mirror dinghy, supplying you with new boats, wooden parts to repair your old boat, and all the fittings and equipment you might need. The mirror dinghy is a british sailing icon and continues to evolve, keeping up with modern sailing technology and requirements. According to the daily mirror, the familysize, buildityourself sailing dinghy the mirror was the boat that launched a thousand olympic dreams. Msd mirror sailing development ontario mirror dinghy.
Mirror dinghy sailing the mirror is the worlds most popular double handed sailing dinghy, low in price, light, seaworthy and easy to sail, the mirror quickly achieved its objectives. Wooden mirror repair guide uk mirror sailing forums. Mirror sailing from start to finish 2nd edition by peter aitken, tim davison. Probably responsible for introducing more people to the delights of sailing than any other design, some have even gone on to win olympic medals, the latest being. The current mirror dinghy sails were all designed on our 3d cad system and are computer cut for enduring precision and repeatability. The mirror dinghy was a significant factor in the boom of dinghy sailing in the 1960s, introducing. The mirror book mirror sailing from start to finish. I first tried a long weekend trip with my brother on the norfolk broads, setting up a tent on the river bank at night. The 46 th national championships for the international mirror class dinghy has been completed at williamstown sailing club in melbourne, with victorian mother son combination anita scottmurphy and ben cruse in bob comfortably winning the regatta after taking out first place in each heat in a close tussle for second, another family team this time father son mark and.
Mirror sailing development msd is the only licensed manufacturer for mirror dinghies in north america. Some of the paint is flaking on the hull and likewise small areas of varnish are becoming detached from the gunwhales. Frank dye and his companions crossed from scotland to iceland and from scotland to norway in a wayfarer dinghy, carrying everything they needed for the voyage. Having done the preparation he is now onto retaping seams putting strength back into the boat and fairing with a thickened mix of epoxy. This might sound like a tabloid exaggeration, but uk double olympic silver medallist ian walker claims he owes his career to the mirror and british roundtheworld, recordbreaking sailors dame ellen macarthur and dee caffari are both. Front cover of the book mirrormania showing 27512 sidewinder sailing to windward. Got it home yesterday and the dinghy is in good condition but will need paint and varnish and probably some minor work. The mirror book mirror sailing from start to finish wiley. Labour as leisurethe mirror dinghy and diy sailors. Please contact for postage charges outside this area.
Mercury 4hp 2 stroke outboard with forwardneutralreverse gear selection in full working order and recently overhauled. Mirror dinghy parts catalogue, everything you need for. I have recently purchased a mirror dinghy, which was built in 1970. His journey in a mirror dinghy across england was fantastic, the places he visits and people he meets are all driven by the fact he is on the water. Mirror 16 thanks for referring me to this site from the mirror dinghy msn group. Materials and finishing detail are subject to similar measures to maintain the classs onedesign objectives. What a great boat, cant understand why it never took off. This book teaches you how to sail and race one and how to get the best out of it. Mark is a carbon fibre specialist and is also available to repair damage to larger yachts at your choice of location. Mirror dinghy 51166 lions head bruce peninsula always dry stored and ready to go for the season. Finding and restoring an old mirror dinghy in 2014 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this iconic class. The mirror dinghy is located in the north of sydney at berowra and may be viewed most days or evenings by appointment by phoning denis on 0409 900 261 leave a message if unanswered, or contact by email on denis. Mirror dinghy for sale in uk 37 used mirror dinghys.
Id check out all the joint and bottom areas with a sharp knife poke around and look for soft spots. Cant remember my sail number, but i built it sometime back in the 70s in an old barn in nh. Email field should not be empty please enter a valid email address. Mar 09, 2011 i have recently purchased a mirror dinghy, which was built in 1970. Pictures of the rigging on dave wades mirror dinghy on the harken stand at the rya dinghy show at the end of february 2020 at alexandra palace, london. It is a notforprofit company set up and run by members of the international mirror class association of canada imcac. World sailing news is the weekly online newsletter of the world sailing. Aug 04, 2015 this is a short video about a sorry little mirror dinghy rescued and saved from rotting beyond repair. First photographs of the mirror dinghy designed by barry bucknell and jack holt as an 11ft car toppable sailing dinghy sold in kit form for home building. Membership means you are eligible to enter for the nationals, the nationwide and travellers events organised by the mca. We also recommend buying a build and coating kit which includes all the fillers, resins and paints that you need to build and paint the boat. I first tried a long weekend trip with my brother on the norfolk broads, setting up a.
Membership empty print email martin egan the uk mirror class association mca is largely funded by subscriptions from members. My local builders merchants stocks exterior grade plywood which is stamped with various marking but i do not know if this is the same as marine ply. Jun, 2008 the mirror is one of the uks bestloved dinghies. Dinghy sports also repairs water craft, such as surf skis, kayaks and out rigger canoes. Basic rigging guide books on mirror dinghies basic rigging frequently asked questions rya benefits of. Mirror sailing from start to finish start to finish.
History labour as leisure the mirror dinghy and diy sailors. There is also a youtube video on my channel also courtesy of jewels vass. May 22, 2017 according to the daily mirror, the familysize, buildityourself sailing dinghy the mirror was the boat that launched a thousand olympic dreams. It encourages communication about regattas, cruising, mirror social activities etc. The mirror is the premier two handed junior sailing dinghy in ireland. Sailmakers repair tape 50mm mirror sailing dinghy red. In the january issue of classic sailor david parker continues to restore his mirror dinghy.
I intend to repaint and revarnish the areas in question, but after having scoured the internet for adviceguidance, i am now more confused than when i started. All wooden parts and fastenings required to build the hull. Mirror dinghies have been around since 1962 and more than 70,000 have been built. Licenced grp builders and wooden kit manufacturers. The mark 1 interior has no stowage compartments, no drip rail, no inner gunwales though these may have been added later, no stiffeners on top of the dagger board case, the thickened transom did not extend to deck level and there were knees from the side decks to side panels at the rowlocks and pads under the shroud blocks. At 98 lbs ready for rigging the mirror is a true cartop dinghy. This 10 foot and a bit mirror dinghy was the first boat the editor of this web site used for cruising. It should be able to carry enough equipment and provisions for the intended cruise. Dinghy sports is an approved repairer of lasers and optimists. Our mandate is to promote the international mirror dinghy and encourage junior sailing using the mirror dinghy. Two good dinghy trolley wheels solid, so never get punctures or need pumping up. First stage has to be to strip and revarnish all the inside surfaces, as the boat has been allowed to fill with water, and the ply is a little damp. I need to replace a section of rotten plywood in the hull of my mirror. Posted by mikeyoung42 under boat, boat building, dinghy, dinghy restoration, fixing a mirror dinghy, fixing the bow of a mirror dinghy, fixong a mirror dinghy, gunwale repair, mirror dinghy, mirror dinghy restoration, repairing a mirror dinghy, repairing the bow of a mirror dinghy, replacing the bow of a mirror dinghy tags.
Minimal repairs to keep an old mirror plywood sailing dinghy going. Mirror dinghy parts catalogue, everything you need for your mirror. Mirror rigging guide for the classic family dinghy for cruising, training and racing. The daily mirror continued to publish prominent editorial pieces throughout 1963 45 with the daily mirror staff even launching a mirror dinghy onto the serpentine lake in londons hyde park in order to generate publicity for the boatunder the pretext that a 110yearold bylaw banning sailing on the lake had recently been lifted. Restoring an old mirror dinghy well its been back to destruction this week the boat has been flipped over and i have got to work on sorting the aft buoyancy tank the previous owner had put a patch in the top. Wooden mirror restoration resources uk mirror sailing. I am the proud owner of a 1970s wooden mirror dinghy, my first boat and i have a little work to do though before i can take it out sailing however. Built using the stitch and glue method of constructions first kits cost. Everything you need for your mirror dinghy, supplying you with new boats, wooden parts to repair your old boat, and all the fittings and. The mirror is the worlds most popular double handed sailing dinghy, low in price, light, seaworthy and easy to sail, the mirror quickly achieved its objectives. Many have commented how, as a boat you sit in rather than on, it is the ideal beginners boat, too.
The mirror is a small sailing dinghy 10 foot 10 inches which is perfect for parents and kids to sail together, or kids to learn to sail. I feel confident about carrying out the repair but need to source suitable plywood. Written by the national uk mirror coach, this fully illustrated book covers everything you need to know including rigging, sailing theory and practice, reefing, launching and landing, capsizing, racing and transportation. See more ideas about mirror dinghy, dinghy and mirror. Minimal repairs to keep an old mirror plywood sailing. I am very new to this, and would very much appreciate advice.
His trip across the channel is madness but opens a whole new adventure across mainland europe i couldnt put this book down. Mirror dinghy parts catalogue, everything you need for your. Beginners repairmaintenance kit surrey the new mirror. The dinghy he started his career in was born in 1963 when the daily mirror signed up tv diy expert barry bucknell and designer jack holt to revolutionise small boat ownership. I have done this repair at a national championship after a race, on the shore, and sailed in the next race the following day. With built in buoyancy tanks, virtually unsinkable. Dinghies and dinghy bits for sale public group facebook. Sep 10, 2005 i need to replace a section of rotten plywood in the hull of my mirror. The mirror was from the start promoted as an affordable boat, and as a design it has done a great deal to make dinghy sailing accessible to a wide audience. Sadly, ron elliotts site for restoration of mirror 849 whisper has closed or moved.
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