The 12'3" Maxcraft we use to get up and down to the bungalow was going to be Daphnia (Water Flea) but became Delphina at the request of my daughter who got it from the 'Roman Mysteries' book series.
My daughter's sailing dinghy is 'Scarab' (for the spotters a Selway Fisher Stornoway 9 - build story on the Lite Side in 'Projects')- Her best friend's is 'Amazon' and she thought 'Swallow' was too obvious. For those up with the books you will understand why my orders were for a white paint job and a tan sail
My son's sailing dinghy (in build) will be the 'Hopeful Puffin' which he has taken from the Cressida Cowell viking books.
If/when I get round to building my half decker then she will be 'Ida' - strange name I know, but it was the name of my great great grandfather's 10 ton racing cutter (whose tiller, racing flag and winning silverware (some of) I still have). Family tradition and sentimentality are a marvellous thing!
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