When is a young rebel accepted, John Peel like into the bosom of the establishment? Could that time be when a particular outrageous development doublehander is featured in a programme on Radio 4? (Listen to minute 22)

This fine vessel is on ebay, but the class has no record of the design of the boat. Probably built in 1974, this one is in good shape. This year we have a good showing of wood boats at the nationals, and it is not too late to join in. Check it out.

PS Class experts agree this boat is a Forman 4b.