It has since become a popular learning and racing dinghy in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, India and the UK. The name was changed in the UK early 1970s, although Australia continued to use the name until 1989, when they followed the UK in dropping the "puffin" and chose the wedge-tailed shearwater as the boat's symbol.
It has become a favored learning and racing dinghy in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, India, and the UK. The name was altered in the UK early 1970s, although Australia retained the name until 1989, when they followed the UK by removing "puffin" and selecting the wedge-tailed shearwater as the boat's emblem.