Hirondelle Association

The Hirondelle Association began back in 1986 but really took off when the newsletters were introduced in January 1987; these consist of four editions sent out at the end of February, May, August and November.

Each edition is filled with interesting articles and reports from members, there are many reports from other sources, a current list of known boats and their information is also published. The newsletters carry much useful information mainly Hirondelle biased but much is useful to all Multihullers, indeed you do not need to own a Hirondelle just have an interest in the type.

We have members in Europe, Canada, North America and the UK. The total number of members hovers around one hundred, within that we have a very active UK east coast group, UK south coast group, UK south west coast group and a North American group.

We are sure you will be delighted with your experiences in Hirondelle whether they be sailing in your own area, working on, modifying, rebuilding or anything else you may find to do with her. Should you feel the need to write regarding any such experience we will see to it that you get into print.

There is, as far as we know, only one other medium in the world where you can talk Hirondelle, apart from the newsletters. The Association is about just that "communication regarding Hirondelle with like minded others". The various items to be dealt with insurance, maintenance, sailing instructions, the list goes on. The other is the Hirondelle Owners' Community.