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Alpha |
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| Number of Crew | 2 |
| Length | 3.66m |
| Beam | m |
| Sail area (main + jib) | 8.36sq.m |
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| Designer & date | Stuart Wilson and Ian Proctor |
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| Notes |
The Bristol Aeroplane Plastics "Alpha" dinghy, built in the 1960s at Filton, is an early example of the use of fibreglass/resin construction for sailing boats. It was used for many years in the "Pegasus" sailing club run by and for BAC employees. Alphas were also made by Bossoms and Bourne & Co. The Alpha resembles a Firefly, although many had a massive rubber moulding at the point of the bow in case you ran into anything. |
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