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2023 De Walt National Scorpion Championship
2023 Eastbourne Sovereign SC, Sussex Sunday 6th August to Friday 11th August 2023
2022 National Scorpion Class Calendar Sponsored by CraftInsure
2022 Silver Scorpion series sponsored by Craftinsure includes six open meetings, as well as a training day and the 61st Nationals Championships held at Looe SC 24 – 29 July.
17 – 18 September: Pennine SC (Inland Championships) details here
15 – 16 October: Notts County SC (End of Season) details here
Thanks to Rachael Gray & Hannah Edge for event co-ordination and graphics.
National Scorpion Class Dinghy
The Scorpion dinghy is the 'modern classic' dinghy – a 'classic' in the sense that the strict 14' design is now over 60 years’ old but 'modern' because we keep up to date with affordable technology. Hulls are available in FRP, wood and composite forms. Cockpit layout and rig controls can be tailored to suit personal choice, with various combinations of sails, spars and foils permitted.
The Scorpion’s classic design gives enhanced versatility, longevity, durability and competitiveness. The Penzance 2021 National Championships highlighted this when Scorpion 1880 ‘Shock Wave’ (a wooden Turner build from circa 1985) led the fleet for most of the final race. New boats are always welcome in the fleet but they are not essential to win, as reigning Champions Tom Gillard and Rachael Rhodes demonstrated at Penzance and at Llandudno 2019 in their 10 year old FRP design 'Barely Illegal'.
You can find out more about the Scorpion's technical details, Class rules, Tuning Guides and inside information here.
Ideally suited to recreational dinghy sailing for all ages, the Scorpion is a popular and well supported class with an active second hand market protecting your investment in a new or previously enjoyed boat. Contact us if you’re interested in trying out a Scorpion, would like to join our annual Silver Scorpion Open Meeting programme or have any questions about the Scorpion dinghy.
NEWS
new FRP Scorpions
P&B are supplying new FRP Scorpions - being built for them by Winder. Probably best to call Dave Wade at P&B on 01604 592808 if you are interested.
Tom Gillard & Rachael Gray dominate the season
2022 National Champions and three time winners Tom Gillard & Rachael Gray dominate the season and win the Silver Scorpion Opens at Staunton Harold, Sidmouth, Lymington and Castle Cove.
