12 feet dingy
The 12-foot dinghy was designed in 1913 by the Englishman George Cockshott of Southport for competitive sailing. In the Netherlands, it became an official racing class in 1914.
In addition to the tender and the rowing boat, this dinghy is available for rental.
The class enjoyed official international recognition for many years and was an Olympic class in 1920 and 1928. The 12-foot dinghy remains popular today, with approximately three to five new boats built each year.
During races, the boat is sailed either single-handed or with a crew of two, depending on the wind conditions and the helmsman’s weight.
The class has a strong presence in the Netherlands, Italy, Turkey, and Japan, with smaller fleets in Switzerland, France, Germany, and Lithuania.
Specifications
| Type | Round-bilged dinghy with centerboard and cat rig |
|---|---|
| Length | 3.66 m |
| Beam (Width) | 1.45 m |
| Draft | 0.20 m |
| Draft (Centerboard Down) | 0.92 m |
| Sail Area | Approximately 9.5 m² |
| Hull Construction | Clinker-built mahogany or cedar planking |
| Crew | Maximum 2 persons |
The 12-foot joll remains popular. This popularity is mainly due to the classic nature of its construction: clear-varnished, clinker-built hulls made of mahogany or cedar. Every effort is made to keep the joll as authentic as possible. Over the years, changes to the class rules have been made only to improve safety and eliminate major inconveniences in use. This has the pleasant result that good old jolles are on equal footing with well-built new jolles in races. There are now 250 registered 12-foot jolles, and they are still very actively used in racing. In races, the boat may be sailed solo or by a crew of two.