Des Townson's five favourite designs, and why:

 

Zephur

 

"because it was, and is, so pretty, I wouldn't alter it in any way".

 

Talent Mk II

 

"because it's beautiful to sail, and so well proportioned".

 

Starling

 

"because it's a pretty little boat, and the kids enjoy them so much".

 

Serene

 

"because I put a lot of work into the styling and design, which you feel when you sail it.  A great all round boat and a pleasure to sail".

 

Electron

 

"because it's a miniature proper yacht and when you see a fleet of them racing, they could be a fleet of full sized yachts.  

 

I still enjoy seeing an Electron hull coming out of the mould".

 

John Macfarlane, I do hope you don't mind me using this from your book

 

"The Des Townson Story"

 

A Celebration of a New Zealand Yacht designer