The Heron

Telopea  photo: Tas Heron Assn.

The Heron is an uncomplicated one design class suitable for beginners as well as providing keen and competitive racing for all the family. 

The Heron dinghy has been in Australia for over 35 years now and its popularity has been maintained by its attractive appearance, the strict one class design rule and its simple rig.

There are over 450 Heron Class boats sailed nationally.

Heron Class Specifications

Overall Length		3.43 m.
Beam		1.37 m.
Min. Weight		63.7 kg.
Sail Area
	Main	4.78 sq. m.
	Jib	1.72 sq. m.
	Genoa	2.83 sq. m.
	Spinnaker	6.36 sq.m.
Construction		GRP, fibreglass or wood.

Heron Class History

1950s

Designed by Jack Holt.

The Heron Online

Web Pages:	Australian Association
	NSW Association
	QLD Association
	VIC Association
	WA Association

Online Clubs Sailing the Heron

Bayview Yacht Racing Association
Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club
Concord & Ryde Sailing Club
Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club
Mounts Bay Sailing Club
Narrabeen Lakes Heron Sailing Club
Port River Sailing Club
Shelley Sailing Club
South Brisbane Sailing Club
Sugarloaf Sailing Club
Whyalla Yacht Club

Other Clubs Sailing the Heron

Botany Bay Heron Sailing Club
Connells Point Sailing Club
Dobroyd Aquatic Club
Georges River Sailing Club
Lindisfarne Sailing Club
Marmong Point Sailing Club
Maylands Yacht Club, 
Middle Harbour Heron Sailing Club
Perth Dinghy Sailing Club
Port Hacking Open Sailing Club
Somerton Yacht Club
Speers Point Sailing Club
Toukley Sailing Club