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Messrs H. Little & Co., Ltd., of Brundall. They include the 

 Gipsy (Captain T. Sergeant) ; Castanet (Mr R. J. Colraan) ; 

 and the Waif (Messrs E. Hewer, M. Brooks and R. May). 



In 1894 the enthusiastic dinghy owners were not satisfied 

 with their lot ; they wanted more notice from the yachting 

 world, more races and more boats in their class. So they 

 agitated amongst themselves, and in 1895, at the instigation 

 of Mr E. Hicks and Mr H. Mower, both of Norwich, a meeting 

 was called, and fixed for the 23rd of April, at the Bell Hotel, 

 Norwich, to discuss the situation. Not a large gathering 

 appeared, but it was resolved to form a club for their own 

 special class, which was entitled " The Broads Dinghy Club," 

 its objects being to encourage the building and sailing of 

 small and inexpensive boats, and so to endeavour to bring the 

 class more prominently before the various yachting and sail- 

 ing clubs. 



The subscription was two shillings and sixpence per 

 annum, and the burgee a five-pointed blue star on a white 

 ground. Seven fixtures, dating from April to September, and 

 over every variety of course, were also appointed. At these 

 races points were awarded in accordance with the number 

 of starters, and at the end of the season the prizes were 

 awarded in accordance with the total number of points 

 gained. 



The only officer of the club acted in a dual capacity as 

 honorary secretary and treasurer combined. Mr E. Hicks 

 originally held this post, but in 1896 he resigned in favour 

 of Mr H. S. Page. 



The length of course sailed in dinghy races is about six 

 miles. 



In 1895 the inhabitants of Oulton Broad, or, as it is locally 

 called, " Little England," bestirred themselves for the purpose 

 of establishing a sailing club of their own. As Oulton Broad 

 is one of the largest yachting centres their efforts were suc- 

 cessful, and the club now numbers about 200 members. The 

 burgee has a white ground with a blue cross and a red square 

 in its centre. 



