Skylark

Paul Gartside designed Skylark dinghy

Skylark

Designed by Paul Gartside, Skylark is a stable, beamy daysailer suitable for up to four people. With traditional clinker planking over steam-bent frames, Skylark has robust construction throughout. It’s fitted with a galvanized steel centerboard and either a Sliding Gunter, or Lug rig.

Materials: Red cedar planking; Fir/Black locust backbone; Black locust framing, Spruce spars.

Specs: Length: 14’; Beam: 5’ 8”; Draft (C-board down): 3’ 4”; Weight: 550 lbs.  Sail area: Gunter: 94 sq.ft.; Lug: 88 sq.ft.

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Paul Gartside designed Skylark dinghy
Paul Gartside designed Skylark dinghy, rudder
 Paul Gartside designed Skylark dinghy
Paul Gartside designed Skylark dinghy rigging detail
Paul Gartside designed Skylark dinghy rigging detail
Paul Gartside designed Skylark dinghy
Paul Gartside designed Skylark dinghy quarter knee
Paul Gartside designed Skylark dinghy oarlock detail
Paul Gartside designed Skylark dinghy transom detail
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