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Bernard constantly worked on
the Duno, spending many hours making small adjustments, polishing,
painting, cleaning, tuning the engine or just bailing out the bilge.
During the winter months it stayed in its boathouse, but was hoisted
up out of the water with pulleys and set on a temporary floor above
the water line. This facilitated the cleaning and maintenance of the
bottom of the boat.
When Holland started registering pleasure crafts, the Duno had the
honor of being the first to register. Its number was H1.
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| During World War II, the Duno was housed
in the “Royal Rowing & Sailing Club – De Maas”,
in Rotterdam. An employee of the club, Mr. Jo van den Ouden was instrumental
in keeping the Duno out of the hands of the German occupying forces.
A feat that demanded courage and fast action. Bernard was forever
grateful for this gentleman’s ingenuity and loyalty. |
  
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Friends and family all enjoyed trips
on the Duno during the summer months. This was a ‘one-of-a-kind’
craft whose speed attracted admiration from other boats and bystanders.
It was participated in several regattas and organized trips around
Holland but there are few pictures of records left. As far as is known,
the Duno did not leave the country inland waterways and lakes. The
design was not really suitable for the large waves of the North Sea. |
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