Albacore

Designed by legendary Uffa Fox the Albacore is a 15-foot, two-person dinghy very much is the tradition of fast  planning dinghies from thre1950s and which have passed the test of time. The design brief came about through a collaboration among Solent-area dinghy sailors for a sturdy, versatile 15-foot boat capable of handling the steep chop and high winds of the coastal

This example was sailing nicely in circa 15 knot winds in Southampton water.