We recently received a donation of this set of framed photographs of several boats which carried the inscription: Presented to P. Edwards, Esq., by the boys of the Concord Dinghi Club.
We have been unable to find any information of this club or of the gentleman named. Can you help, please?
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Yes! I will send you the article. Can you tell me if the inscription below the central photo says “State Champion 1921-1922” Clare
The date shown in 1921-1922
I have now written a booklet on the Six foot sailing dingy period. I would like to get a better image of the plaque to use as the cover. Can you contact me to arrange? Clare
It is possible that they are early versions of the 12-foot racing skiffs.
I know nothing more than that.