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St. Mawes S.C.
FP March 16, 1923: Small Boat Racing in the West. Dinghies attractive at St. Mawes.
Mr. C. E. Tipton, of St. Mawes, wrote to the "Western Morning News and Mercury"...
"Mr Grandison's idea of a 14ft sailing dinghy class has been carried out in connection with the St. Mawes Sailing Club. Last season the 14ft dinghies were particularly strong, but the fact that there were not two boats of a like design and sail area caused a certain amount of dissatisfaction. One of the most successful of the dinghies was 'Nesta', designed, built and sailed by Mr. Frank Green. Two further dinghies have now been built on the same lines, and it is hoped to further augment the class in the near future.
14ft sailing dinghy class has been carried out in connection with the St. Mawes Sailing Club. Last season the 14ft dinghies were particularly strong, but the fact that there were not two boats of a like design and sail area caused a certain amount of dissatisfaction. One of the most successful of the dinghies was 'Nesta', designed, built and sailed by Mr. Frank Green. Two further dinghies have now been built on the same lines, and it is hoped to further augment the class in the near future.The dinghies are 5ft 3in. beam, carvel built of selected red pine planking, best American elm timbers, copper rivetted throughout, natural-grown oak crooks, with mahogany or teak thwarts and benches; selected yellow bamboo spars, with patent reefing gear (Turner's), centre-plate 156lb., sail area 150sq ft. Completely fitted out, the cost is £75.
FP May 11, 1923:
Flushing Sailing Club - Two successful seasons. [formed May 4th, 1921]
Flushing (village) Regatta fixed for 11 August, 1923.
Nearly all the 14-foot dinghy owners who competed at the races last season were present. It was the general opinion that the Y.R.A. Rules, which meant a uniformity in sail area, ballast, air tanks, centre-boards etc., should be adopted. The secretary referred to the fact that Mr. H. F. Green, of St. Mawes, had constructed two dinghies similar to the Nesta when he had raced last season. These would probably sail under the name of the St. Mawes one-design class. Would the club make a section for these craft which would undoubtably wish to participate in its races? A discussion followed, it being decided to refer the decision to the new committee when formed.
FP Sept. 21, 1923: St Mawes Sailing Club - 6 Metre Internationals (6m cutters)
Ayesha Comdr. F. Ratsey, R. N.
Capelle Sir William Burton, K. B. E.
Thistle Lady Baird
Maid Marion Mr. J. L. Lewis
Betty Messrs G. E. Haddenstein & J. C. Newman