The chance discovery of a forgotten Nordet 420 I was not looking for a Nordet. At that point, I did not even know what a Nordet 420 was. I was looking for a Vaurien, the small French dinghy I remembered sailing with my father when I was young. I had found one in the…

On a sunny day with light wind and calm seas, my wife and I took Wildflower out for a simple sail close to shore. Nothing dramatic, nothing fast — just one of those small, beautiful moments that remind you why sailing a classic dinghy can feel so special. Designed by French naval architect François…

Join me for a relaxed day of sailing Wildflower, my Nordet 420, along the beach in Vilanova i la Geltrú, on the Mediterranean coast. Designed by French naval architect François Sergent, the Nordet 420 is a simple, elegant classic sailing dinghy created for pure, uncomplicated sailing. With its clean lines, minimal construction, and charming…