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The International B14 Skiff
The B14 is a one-design dinghy developed by Julian Bethwaite from his 18-foot skiff designs and was the forerunner to his Olympic 49er.
It is a two-crew skiff-style dinghy with wings but no trapeze. Typically crews are in the weight range 125 - 180 kg. This makes the B14 an ideal boat for teenagers through to adults.
B14 Representative: Kieran Livermore b14s@woollahrasailingclub.org.au
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| Overall Length |
6.07 m. |
| Length at Waterline |
4.25 m. |
| Beam |
3.18 m. |
| Racing Crew |
2 |
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The 49er
The 49er is the Olympic Class double-handed high performance dinghy, appearing for the first time at the 2000 Olympic Games.
Many of the principal features of the 49er are relatively new to the sailing world. The 49er is a slightly smaller version of the Eighteen-foot skiff, but with some major differences - it is one design and a double - handed vessel.
49er Representative: Jon Spencer 49ers@woollahrasailingclub.org.au
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| Overall length |
4.99 m. |
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| Beam |
1.69 m |
| Draft |
1.5 m. |
| Hull weight |
61 kg. (bare) |
| Crew |
2 |
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The Taser
The Tasar is a strictly controlled one-design class that is sailed all round the world, but particularly in Australia, North America, Japan and the UK.
The Tasar carries two crew, though it is possible to sail her single-handed in light to moderate breezes. By design, the Tasar does not carry a trapeze or spinnaker.
Tasar Representative: Ken Roper tasars@woollahrasailingclub.org.au |
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| Overall Length |
4.52 m. |
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| Length at Waterline |
4.27 m. |
| Beam |
1.75 m. |
| Crew |
2 |
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The Laser
The Laser is a strict one design sailing dinghy that has a choice of rig sizes designed to suit the size of the sailor.
The Laser class was designed around the philosophy that the sailor wins the race, not the boat.
Laser racing is, therefore a true test of skill rather than craft.
Laser Representative: Ashley Brunning lasers@woollahrasailingclub.org.au |
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| Overall Length |
4.23 m. |
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| Length at Waterline |
3.81 m. |
| Beam |
1.37 m. |
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