Association:

The aims of the Norman E. Dallimore Association are to preserve interest in all yachts and designs of Norman E. Dallimore. Membership is free and open to all who are interested in sailing, restoring or simply admiring his yachts. There is no requirement for members to be boatowner.

We have strong links with The Royal Burnham Yacht Club, the Dutch association for classic yachts (VKSJ) and the Dutch Classic Yacht Regatta.

Do you want to know more about the Norman E. Dallimore Association?

Contact: Dallimoredesigns@tiscali.nl

 

Royal Burnham One Design Class;

 

 

25-06-2006:

News from the RBCY;

1) A grand 75th Anniversary Ball on Saturday, 23rd June incorporating the Dallimore Association.

    Followed on the 24th June with a Dallimore Race and Grand Sail Past.

2) The first weekend of Burnham Week 25th/26th August to hold a Grand Dinner Saturday evening

    for all owners, ex-owners, crews, supporters and yacht clubs we Team Race against, plus any RBYC

    members & friends.  This would be followed by an Ex-Owners Race on the Sunday and possibly

    a special 75th Anniversary Race and Sail Past.

 

22-01-2006:

ROYAL BURNHAM ONE DESIGN CLASS

 

 

AN OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME INVOLVED IN THE RBOD CLASS

This class of 21 ft day-boats was built in 1932 and the class still races actively on the river Crouch.

23 boats were originally built, 2 were lost and a new boat was built in 1997. This boat was named VICTORIA and is one of the RBODs available for charter. The Class celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2007 when it is hoped that all the surviving boats will be sailing. The boats can be sailed by 2 to 5 people and is an ideal opportunity for novices to experience the excitement of one-design racing in a simple and stable boat. As well as in Club races throughout the summer, Interclub team racing also takes place including a 2 yearly event with the Manhassett Bay Yacht Club in the USA. Sailing in RBODs can best be summed up as ‘Modern day sailing in traditional boats’.

The class is renowned for its active and friendly social scene and regular fund raising activities are held to contribute towards the restoration the boats. There are currently 2 boats being restored to their original condition. Although most of the boats are already owned and signed up for the 2006 and 2007 seasons there are some available for purchase or charter. Keen crew are always needed and anyone wanting to participate in this way will be made very welcome. This is a great time to become involved at any level in this unique class – don’t miss the chance!

 

For further details, please contact:

Martin Smith, Class Captain    

01621 782964

078 509 38778

 

Will Dallimore, Vice Captain

01621 784253 (Home)

078 999 26826

Email will@wdallimore.freeserve.co.uk

17-01-2006:

Please make a note in your diaries of a very important date:

 

Sunday 26th February

RBOD Class lunch @ The RBYC

 

This is an annual fund raising event which is always great fun and is an effective antidote to any winter blues.

Everyone is welcome – it doesn’t matter if you have had no connection with the RBODs before – come along and see what makes it a fun class to be involved with.

The countdown to the 75th Anniversary in 2007 has begun so don’t miss the chance to get involved as the momentum builds.

 

The aim is not only to raise money to help with the ongoing restoration of the boats but also to welcome new faces who would like to become involved with the class as it enters an exciting new era.

 

More details will follow soon!