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National 12

12' development class that has been strong in the UK for over half a century. Large turnouts for the UK circuit throughout the year and for the 'Burton Cup' - the National Championships for the class.

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6 Kevin Iles(72kg)
Katie Meadowcroft(50kg)
Ceilidh Super Spars HD Sails HD Sails Beer Boatyard Beer Boatyard Beer Boatyard
10 George Finch(76kg)
Luke Lazell(60kg)
Super Spars Super Spars HD Sails HD Sails Simon Hipkin Boats Simon Hipkin Boats Simon Hipkin Boats
Show news National 12 Dinghy Shack National Series overall
44 boats take part in seven events
Posted on 17 Nov
Craftinsure National 12 Inlands at Northampton
Drizzly forecast fails to dampen enthusiasm in the National 12 fleet
Posted on 5 Nov
Yeadon National 12 Open
Short Beats and Wind Shadows
Posted on 9 Oct
Yorkshire Dales National 12 Open
Cloudy in the hills, but visibility was actually better at 'sea level'
Posted on 17 Sep
Ripon National 12 and Singlehander Open preview
All welcome, plus it's a Vintage and Northern Series event for the N12s
Posted on 14 Sep
Allen Sailing National 12 Burton Week 2024
The club prove again they are experts in providing a top notch championship event
Posted on 26 Aug
National 12 Burton Week 2024 Runners & Riders
Less than a week until the event at Felixstowe Ferry
Posted on 14 Aug
National 12 Dinghy Shack Series at Royal Harwich
Smugglers' Trophy includes too much rain and some strong gusts
Posted on 12 Jul
100 Years of Jack Chippendale
One of the greats behind the golden era of the UK's domestic dinghy scene
Posted on 13 May
'Fine Lines' Top Ten part 10
With a full history of master boatbuilder Jack Chippendale
Posted on 1 May
N12s in 2024 - Time for the Mid-Fleet to Shine
A new change to the famous 'Sir William Burton Cup' Race
Posted on 1 Apr
Book review: Uffa
Yachting's eccentric genius
Posted on 3 Mar
Purple patch at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Clear the 'in' colour for sailors in 2024
Posted on 26 Feb
Oldest video footage of National 12 dinghies
A look back into our video archive
Posted on 28 Jan
The wisest Wise Man
Cliff Norbury's influence still extends across much of our sport today
Posted on 26 Jan
Cliff Norbury 1929 - 2023
The mastmaker, world champion sailor and Olympic team manager has died aged 93
Posted on 5 Jan
Stuart Jardine passes away
One of the best known and most highly respected sailors in the UK
Posted on 12 Nov 2023
National 12 Dinghy Shack series final and Inlands
Hosts Northampton provide two new local teams to join the fun
Posted on 6 Nov 2023
National 12 Northern Series at Ripon
One team suffers from 'a series of unforced errors'
Posted on 11 Oct 2023
Solway Yacht Club Autumn Open Spectacular
Strong entry of Finns, OKs, ILCAs and National 12s
Posted on 3 Oct 2023
Yorkshire Dales National 12 Open
Winner decided on a tie-break
Posted on 24 Sep 2023
Allen Burton Week 2023 at Brixham overall
Tom & Isobel Stewart wrap up the win
Posted on 31 Aug 2023
Allen Burton Week 2023 at Brixham Day 3
Bank Holiday Brixham at its best!
Posted on 28 Aug 2023
Allen Burton Week 2023 at Brixham Day 2
Sir William Burton Cup Race day
Posted on 28 Aug 2023
Allen Burton Week 2023 at Brixham Day 1
Ollie Meadowcroft and Cally Terkelsen lead after the first two races
Posted on 26 Aug 2023
Allen Burton Week 2023 Runners & Riders
N12 Championship being held at Brixham YC from 26 to 29 August 2023
Posted on 25 Aug 2023
North West Norfolk Week day 8
Reduced wind compared to earlier in the week for the final day
Posted on 6 Aug 2023
North West Norfolk Week day 7
Another morning start, this time at Wells Sailing Club
Posted on 5 Aug 2023
North West Norfolk Week day 5
Wins mean courses are a majority of reaches with very small upwind legs
Posted on 3 Aug 2023
North West Norfolk Week day 4
Such an early start, and such a lot of wind
Posted on 1 Aug 2023
Links
National 12 UK Nationals Attendance
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Non-foiler winners Rob and Harley Ford (centre) with Pete Miatt and Alex Gore presenting prizes for the Dinghy Shack National Series
© Tom Stewart
Overall winners Graham and Blue Camm with Tom Stewart presenting the prizes for the Dinghy Shack National Series
© Tom Stewart
Philip and Emma in a commanding lead in the first race during the Yeadon National 12 Open
© Neil McInnes
Start of the second race during the Yeadon National 12 Open
© Neil McInnes
Grey skies overhead during the Yeadon National 12 Open
© Neil McInnes
Philip and Emma receiving the Tarn Trophy during the Yeadon National 12 Open
© Neil McInnes
First race, approaching the gate during the Yorkshire Dales National 12 Open
© Neil McInnes
First beat, race 3 during the Yorkshire Dales National 12 Open
© Neil McInnes
Race 3, approaching the first wing mark during the Yorkshire Dales National 12 Open
© Neil McInnes
Keeping it close on the beat during the Yorkshire Dales National 12 Open
© Neil McInnes
Gybing at the second wing mark during the Yorkshire Dales National 12 Open
© Neil McInnes
Allen Sailing National 12 Burton Week 2024 at Felixstowe Ferry
© Pavel Kricka
Allen Sailing National 12 Burton Week 2024 at Felixstowe Ferry
© Pavel Kricka
Allen Sailing National 12 Burton Week 2024 at Felixstowe Ferry
© Pavel Kricka
Allen Sailing National 12 Burton Week 2024 at Felixstowe Ferry
© Pavel Kricka
Allen Sailing National 12 Burton Week 2024 at Felixstowe Ferry
© Pavel Kricka
Allen Sailing National 12 Burton Week 2024 at Felixstowe Ferry
© Pavel Kricka
Allen Sailing National 12 Burton Week 2024 at Felixstowe Ferry
© Pavel Kricka
Allen Sailing National 12 Burton Week 2024 at Felixstowe Ferry
© Pavel Kricka
Allen Sailing National 12 Burton Week 2024 at Felixstowe Ferry
© Pavel Kricka
Allen Sailing National 12 Burton Week 2024 at Felixstowe Ferry
© Pavel Kricka
Allen Sailing National 12 Burton Week 2024 at Felixstowe Ferry
© Pavel Kricka
Allen Sailing National 12 Burton Week 2024 at Felixstowe Ferry
© Pavel Kricka
National 12 Dinghy Shack Series and Smugglers' Trophy at Royal Harwich
© Steve Le Grys
National 12 Dinghy Shack Series and Smugglers' Trophy at Royal Harwich
© Steve Le Grys
National 12 Dinghy Shack Series and Smugglers' Trophy at Royal Harwich
© Steve Le Grys
National 12 Dinghy Shack Series and Smugglers' Trophy at Royal Harwich
© Steve Le Grys
National 12 Dinghy Shack Series and Smugglers' Trophy at Royal Harwich
© Steve Le Grys
National 12 Dinghy Shack Series and Smugglers' Trophy at Royal Harwich
© Steve Le Grys
National 12 Dinghy Shack Series and Smugglers' Trophy at Royal Harwich
© Steve Le Grys