A cat-rigged sailing dinghy, 11 feet overall, that makes an ideal boat for the beginner.
Learning the principles of sailing is much easier in a small boat like Frolic than in a larger sailboat. Not only is she more responsive to wind and rudder but her simple cat rig requires a minimum of handling and makes it possible for the budding sailor to get the “feel” of his boat much faster. On the practical side, the elementary plywood construction of the dinghy makes her a natural for the amateur builder and equally important keeps the total cost at a low figure. Now let’s see what the plans have to offer. They show a V-bottom hull that’s easily planked with plywood, and a high narrow rig with 77 sq. ft. of sail that makes the boat ideal for lake sailing in protected waters. She definitely isn’t a rough water boat as the rig is too high and the lack of side decks would make capsizing under heavy wind and sea conditions a dangerous possibility. The use of a metal centerboard is a “must” to insure good stability. The heavy board acts as ballast and makes it possible to drive the dinghy to windward in moderately heavy winds.
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