In 2014 one of our club members decided to build his own I.O.M this is his story and pictures from top to bottom , He did finish the boat in early 2015 and it can be seen racing at Scotland Farm .

click the link below to open a pdf

V3 Frank Russell Goth XP build

Phil sent this blog to Frank Russell, Frank replied and this is his response 

Phil
 Thanks for this you made my day!!
 Seeing the results of my designs in finished boats has always been the 
best part of being involved in this greats sport.
 In the old days it was all hand written letters and photos but things 
are so much better now with pdf and digital photos.
 You have done an excellent job of the boat. Something I wish I had time 
and motivation to do.
 I would like to post your letter and the last photo of you holding the 
boat on my website and facebook page and also make you log downloadable 
on my website, if that is okay.
 I have finished the basic lines of a new Goth IOM which will be released 
as a plan late this year. I intend building a male hull and deck plug 
and similar to what you have done and testing before release. This is a 
boat I intend building in limited numbers for sale as well.
 I hope I can come up to your standards.
 
Frank
FRD

Well all I can say is well done to Phil. We will all look forward to his next project, whatever that may be . 

A bright dry day greeted 11 skippers and there was WIND. A fairly steady breeze from the North west, as forecast, provided  a windward leeward course along the south bank without the need to move any marks. The breeze was strong enough for most skippers to opt for B rig initially but soon  changed to A rig and were tested by the gusts. 4 skippers shared line honours at some point but Mick Hunt was by far the most consistent.

Yet another fantastic day at Scotland farm 16 entries and 16 races sailed , Weather conditions started with a little rain , and top suit but by race three the breeze had picked up to a steady B suit breeze. The club welcomed four visitors from the Rotherham club, Sam, David, Peter and Malcolm. After a slow start from Dave Burke he quickly got into his rhythm with 4 straight wins closely followed by a Mick Hunt posting some good early results, Jen Hand again started slow but gradually found her form with some cracking results towards the end of the Day,as did Phil Harpham , who is now reaping the rewards of such hard work Building his own Goth,,   consistancy is of course what we all strive for and Malcom Yeomans from the Rotherahm club put some pretty close scores together after Lunch, to give him the bragging rights for the visitors. With 16 races , it is a pretty long day for most people and we certainly walked the banks today, it all became to much for Chaz who had a lay down midway through the afternoon and poor of Jo had a touch of hayfever , I think Rob was under orders not to be late home ,  I must admit I was flagging at the end, but the day turned out nice and sunny and very windy. I am sure everybody enjoyed them selves and had some great racing where ever they were in the fleet. Results are posted below.

You will see two guys tied for 9th but on countback I believe Rob W got 9th and Sam G 10th

Mick C admin

Yet another fantastic days racing at Scotland Farm . 14 competitors came to the line on a warm overcast morning with a gentle westerly wind allowing top suit conditions. Chris Elliot won the day by a handsome margin showing the rest just how to set up and sail the Dragon. three RG 65’s  were on the water two were breaking wind ( wait for it ) designs sailed by Phil and son Jo Harpham and the other a home built design by Gordon Bennett who eventually opted for his White Dragon with a new design in sails see pic below, It was nice to see anew member sailing his Dragon and we welcome Geoff Burrell to the club, We also think it should be mandatory for new members to bring cake on there first day sailing !!!!!!, also nice to see was Rob Wilson sailing a Dragon purchased from that well known site called Ebay complete with classy sails and a bargain at   £ 90.00. Alan who is not yet a member (but soon will be) is making up a dragon at home not quite finished,   did the scoring for us. This is probably the best fleet of Dragons we have had at the club and as the weather gets warmer we should be seeing even more , after all there are 24 in the club and they make for jolly exciting sailing .  A few pics below and at the bottom the results. Every body went away happy with there sailing and look forward to the next Dragon race next month .

BENO SAILS

GREAT START 74

HUSH SILENCE IS GOLDEN

IT IS NOT THAT COLD .

YOUNG JO, A CHAMPION IN THE MAKING .

THESE DRAGONS ARE ADDICTIVE!!!

NICE LOOKING BOAT.

14 STEALING IT FROM 46

SET UP PRE RACE .

DRAGON LEADING THE RG65 .

RESULTS BELOW