Jack Holt (dinghy designer)

Jack Holt, 1912-1995, was a prolific designer of sailing dinghies. His pioneering designs of dingies using plywood did much to popularise the sport of sailing in the period immediately following World War II.

Born in Hammersmith, London near the River Thames Holt designed more than 40 boats including the Enterprise, Mirror, Cadet , GP 14, Heron, Hornet , Solo and Miracle .

Jack Holt was awarded the Order of the British Empire in 1979 for his services to sailing.

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Doyen of the Dinghies Jack Holt: 1912 - 1995 by Barry Pickthall