Mirror
The Mirror is the classic family sailing dinghy, ideal for both cruising and racing.
Photo Courtesy Peter Cull
Many have started their sailing careers in the Mirror, first sailing with their parents then with other juniors.
Some have gone onto be champions and even win Olympic medals.
The Mirror class association organises a comprehensive programme of training and racing for all abilities, and ages.
For youngsters with aspirations to race at the highest level, the Mirror is a recognised RYA Junior (Pathway) Training Class.
Many of the UK’s most successful international sailors started their careers in a Mirror and the boat is now widely recognised as a top junior and youth trainer.
The Mirror is one of only four junior classes to be recognised by the RYA as a Junior race training boat and the RYA, through lottery funding, run Zone Coaching Squads around the country for a total of 42 Mirrors and together with the Class Association run a National Squad for up to 18 boats. The aim is to bring on talented young sailors for future Youth International and Olympic squads.
The Mirror class association website contains much of the history, recent developments and the wider racing and coaching programme available. To find out more, go to the Official Site of the UK Mirror Class Association
