About Herons
The Heron sailing dinghy is approximately 3.2 metres (11'3") long and was designed by Jack Holt of England with the design being published in 'Yachting World' on April, 1951. There is over 400 boats that have sailed in Australia.
The Heron is sailed by two people and is ideal as a family day-sailor or a family racer.
The Tasmanian Heron Yacht Racing Association was the first organisation set up to govern sailing Herons in Australia
The Heron can be built from plywood, fibreglass or composite. The Heron can be built by the average handyman with most boats sailed are home-built. There is a plan for a Heron that must be built to the approximate measurements and deadlines.
The features of the Heron are: built in bouyancy, short spars for easy transportation, and pivoting centreboard and rudder which is ideal for off-the-beach launching.
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Secretary: Janine Crook
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