title: Beaufort (dinghy)
text: # Beaufort (dinghy)
  
  The Beaufort is a substantial GRP sailing dinghy, with round bilges (appearing similar to a carvel smooth hull, a mainsail and a jib.
  
  It was designed by Ian Proctor c. 1965. It's a relatively stable cruising dinghy, and is equipped with a metal centreplate.
  
  The Beaufort sail mark is a trumpet with a black square beneath and a white "B" within the black square.
  
  