7 things you might not know about the Impala… by Peter Poland 1. Why is the Impala narrower than the Hydro and other similar length Half Tonners of its era?Because the original Hunter factory doors were only 9’3″ wide and Hunter’s Derek Chardin said it would cost too much to Read more…
Happy New Year! Thanks for your patience – we can confirm that the 2022 Nationals will be held in Plymouth by the Port of Plymouth Sailing Association, over three days from 8-10 July 2022. To be run alongside the J/24 Nationals, this will be a great event and should get Read more…
Time for our second Impala Safari – this time we’re off to the River Severn. Rob Hudson writes: ‘Thornbury Sailing Club is positioned right at the top of the Bristol Channel, a couple of miles north of the old Severn Bridge on the English side of the river. It is Read more…
After a period offline you might have noticed we’ve launched a new website…
Jeremy Camps writes from Malaysia: ‘Having owned one of the last Impalas built in the 80s , cannot remember the number and although called Cabaret 2 I insisted she be renamed, when I was looking for a light weather boat for our usual minus 10 knot breeze in Malaysia Read more…
It’s not too long to the nationals, to be held in Brixham, 15-17 July this year. We’ve got a stellar entry, with 15 boats already and a few more promised entries, so it’ll be a great event. There will be some scrutineering to make sure the playing field is a Read more…
Important – 35th Impala Nationals – Weymouth – Friday 25th to Sunday 27th July It’s less than two weeks to go to the 2014 Nationals Championships. If you’ve already entered, please read on for two things you need to do before you arrive. If you haven’t entered go to http://www.weymouthregatta.co.uk/ Read more…
Here is a guide to help measure your boat. Impala Measurement Guide Impala Check List v4 2014 Impala Mk2Rudder-231013
In case you missed Yachts and Yachting magazine’s very complimentary boat test on the Impala in their May 2014 issue, you can now download the full feature here! Click on the image to the left to read what Rupert Holmes had to say after a sail of John McQuillan’s Happy Read more…
David Appleton’s Shoestring is sporting a smart vinyl version of the Impala’s 35 Years logo. Available for around £15! Do you want one for your boat? Let us know – the more we order the cheaper they will be. Comment here if you’d like one or email info@impala28.co.uk!