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Mirror Dinghy

dinghy

A pram-bowed plywood dinghy from 1962, stable, forgiving and cheap to build, with over 70,000 hulls making it one of the world's biggest classes.

LOA
3.3
M
YEAR DESIGNED
1962
DESIGNER
Jack Holt and Barry Bucknell
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Technical Data

Specifications

LOA
3.3
M
Beam
1.39
M
Draft
0.7
M
Hull Weight
45.5
KG
Crew Min
1
Crew Max
2
Year Designed
1962
Mainsail Area
4.6
M²
Jib Area
1.9
M²
Spinnaker Area
4.4
M²
Class Profile

Class Facts & History

Category
Dinghy
Type
dinghy
Designer
Jack Holt and Barry Bucknell
Class Association
International Mirror Class Association

History

Jack Holt and Barry Bucknell designed the Mirror in 1962 for the Daily Mirror newspaper, aiming for a dinghy that a family could build at home from plywood using copper wire stitching and fibreglass tape rather than expensive joinery. Over 70,000 have been built since, making it one of the most numerous small boats ever produced.

Sailing Characteristics

The pram bow and generous beam give her real stability, so she is light and steady enough for two young sailors or two adults to handle safely. She is not a fast boat, but the jib and small spinnaker give a first-time racer a real introduction to trimming and boat balance.

Racing Context

The International Mirror Class Association coordinates fleets and national championships across the UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada and New Zealand, with strong club and junior racing programs in each.

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