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.
The dinghy has gained popularity for learning and racing in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, India, and the UK. In the UK, the name was changed early in the 1970s, while Australia continued using it until 1989 before adopting the wedge-tailed shearwater as a symbol.