Winter Talks: The Mirror Dinghy. Red Sails of Freedom!

Former Commodore Andrew Jackson takes us through the remarkable history of the Mirror Dinghy. Designed by Jack Holt and promoted by the Daily Mirror, it became a national phenomenon. Its distinctive red sails came to symbolise a new freedom on the water. Discover how the post-war DIY boom, new materials and changing ideas about leisure helped the Mirror ride a wave of social change — and open up sailing to a new generation.