National 12 (dinghy)
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The National 12 is a two-person, two-sail, twelve-foot (3.6 metre) long sailing dinghy. They are sailed extensively in the UK. The National 12 is a development class with a long, famous and intriguing history. The class was started in 1936 by the Royal Yachting Association as an alternative to the more expensive International 14s. Because the class can change the rules the boats has evolved over time, moving from wood and clinker construction to high-performance glass and carbon fibre - foam composite boats. The Twelve has developed into a racing boat which is claimed to perform well in all conditions.
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