Boat Register
F3037

Details
Name
Grasshopper
Usage
Racing
Location
Rutland SC
Builder
Fairey Marine
Build date
February 1965
Condition
Very Good Condition
Hull Number
3065
Deck Colour
Varnished Mark III
Hull Colour
Dark red
More Information
Extra Details
Additional Build Notes
Kit, See F720
Current Owner
Steve Tylecote
Known Owners
lst owner – Gresham School, Holt, Norfolk, Barton Broad.
Built up from a kit by pupils and staff, and named “Grasshopper” after a Cadet dinghy previously owned by the school.
See F764
Subsequent owner’s information not recorded in NFA or RYA files
c1995 – Steve Tylecote, Spinnaker Club and Rutland Water SC
For a rather impolite photograph of this highly successful Firefly, refer to the cover page of the NFA Bulletin, Spring 2008 edition.
History
Summary racing history:
Sir Richard Fairey Trophy winner:
1995 Weymouth 55 entries, Steve Tylecote and Jo Burchill
2006 Abersoch 107 entries, Steve Tylecote and Sally Wilson
2007 Weymouth 55 entries, Steve Tylecote and Sally Wilson
2022 Tenby 43 entries, Steve Tylecote and Alice Lucy, 3rd overall
Sir Ralph Gore Trophy winner:
2000 Llandudno, 33 entries, Steve Tylecote and Debs Kershaw
1995 Weymouth, 55 entries Steve Tylecote and Jo Burchill
1994 Torquay, 63 entries, Steve Tylecote and Tasha Hughes
Plus numerous wins in class open events and team racing competitions
2007 Burnham on Crouch, Royal Corinthian YC
Endeavour Trophy “Champion of Champions” (c25 entries) Steve Tylecote and Toby Lewis, representing the Firefly Class. The event sailed in Topper Xenon dinghies provided by organising club.
Residing Club
Region
East Midlands
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