New Clontarf Yacht & Boat Club IDRA 14 Clinker Dinghy Nears Completion

22nd February 2016

Riveting on Clontarf's new wooden IDRA 14 dinghy has recently been completed. See Video below

As the venerable IDRA 14 dinghy prepares for its 70th anniversary year, a launch date has been announced for the new addition to the clinker fleet, being built in Clontarf Yacht & Boat Club, the first in over 35 years.

Fourteen Number 166 will be named on 25th of June with a celebratory drinks reception in the Dublin Bay clubhouse, marking over a year in build under the guidance of Ronan Melling.

Riveting on the new wooden dinghy has recently been completed, floorbearers in place, spinny chute in place, foredeck on - and the construction team ready now to put the deck on and close up the boat!

The build team are looking for a name for the new boat. The new name will continue the IDRA 14 tradition of bearing a name beginning with the letter 'C' to denote her home port of Clontarf. Leave your suggestion in the comment box below.

It's taking shape! The IDRA newbuild is progressing well. #sailing @Tarfboatbuild pic.twitter.com/9Hpr4IXQL9
— Clontarf Y&BC (@TarfYBC) January 14, 2016

Published in IDRA 14, Historic Boats

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