Bill Bollard a retired naval architect and model maker was a regular Laser sailor at Gosford Sailing club until two seasons ago. Bill regularly assists the Lasers with a start boat, one he designed and build from molded ply and today he was again helping for the first August pre season race at Gosford. Bill and I regularly talk boat building and he has been interested in my current project the Dudley Dix Didi 40 Cr. He has very kindly produced a half model of the yacht which he presented to me after today’s Laser race. It is a lovely model and a very special gift which I will cherish.
A photo of Bill’s boat taken at the Laser Worlds at Terrigal in the 07 08 season.
Half model of our Didi 40 Cr built by Bill Bollard