Mike Fink King of the Rivermen

Daring Class One of Cowes’ most iconic keelboats, the Daring blends classic beauty with seriously sharp racing. Based on the 1956 Olympic 5.5m, it’s all elegant lines, simple systems and pure sailing. Wet-sailed on swinging moorings, there’s no fuss here — hoist the sails and you’re straight into the action. The class runs an impressively busy programme, with around 60 races each season from May to September. Expect a mix of laid marks and traditional round-the-cans courses, raced by crews of 3–