Articles
About the Flicka
Long-form articles on the design, history, and character of the Flicka 20.
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My First Boat: Flicka Caraway
Angus Beare on falling for Caraway, his first boat — a Flicka 20 he sailed from Cornwall through the French canals to the Mediterranean and back.
By Angus Beare
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A Little Boat Goes a Long Way PDF
Angus Beare's case for the small bluewater pocket cruiser, with the Flicka 20 as the example. (PDF)
By Angus Beare
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History of the Flicka
A history of the Flicka 20 from Newport workboats of the 1840s through Bruce Bingham's 1972 design in RUDDER magazine to Pacific Seacraft's production fiberglass boats.
By Rod Bruckdorfer
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Flicka Sailing Performance
Rod Bruckdorfer on what to expect from a Flicka 20 under sail — a heavy-displacement full-keel pocket cruiser with surprising windward ability.
By Rod Bruckdorfer