The most refined version of the goose is the Oz Goose with detailed plan to get all the details right.
My friend and knowledgeable critic Tink on the Woodenboat forum asked if the Goose was crew weight sensitive in our racing. In other words whether light or heavy crews have an advantage in Oz Goose racing for getting the best speed. We now have two years of club racing experience to base our comments.
Some people have asked me about the differences between the Goose and the John Spencer Firebug dinghy. Both are excellent boats but slightly different purposes – and one is much cheaper to get on the water.
Photos and links to a great photo essay of getting the first OZ Goose to the water in Hungary. Az első hazai OZGoose építése.
The Oz Goose Nationals had 45 participants over the 2 days and 8 races. The most experience sailors came in first and second, but a relative newcomer to sailing slotted into third place.
The Oz Goose plans available. One plan with all the detail for every step in the boat building. Includes sailmaking if you want to make your own. Step by step detail instructions with plenty of diagrams and photos.
I’ve finished drawing up the plans for the new all-in-one-document Oz Goose plans. Lots of work and sailing to optimise the boat. Available in the next few days.
Why the Goose makes sense for beginning sailors through to intermediate. And how it is fun for experienced sailors too.
12.9 knots measured top speed and plenty of time above 10, yet a docile boat that moves well with a family or instructor plus two students aboard.
My name is Mike Coleman. I am 37 years old. And, I live in Greenville, South Carolina. Always being one to seek out the next adventure, I found boat building and sailing a few months back
I am building a Goose to sail in several events over the next two years.