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Types of Dinghies

This boat is by far the Rolls Royce of racing boats. Over 50 years in the making the Osprey was Ian Proctors special trapeze boat. Sailed with two or three crew the Osprey is Quick and safe in strong winds and excels in big seas. If you want speed with excellent handling this boat is a must.

Optimist is the sailing entry class used worldwide: a boat for kids to develop the basic sailing skills. It is a very basic design focused on safety. Yet, at Devoti Sailing we believe in quality and competitiveness. Even in the most basic design, even for kids.

Melges X boat

The Melges X Boat® makes learning to sail fun, easy and addictive. For youth sailors, it is a rewarding experience that ultimately fosters a deep passion for the sport. Boasting a regular showing of over 100 boats at the X Inland Championship, it is one of the most active youth sailing fleets in North America. The Melges X Boat Experience not just about the racing. The Melges X Boat is the perfect, uncomplicated trainer designed specifically to be safe for novice sailors yet competitive & fun for aspiring junior racers.

Alpha, optimist type

Entry level youth boat recommended age 4 to 14. Robust Rotomould Polyethylene, easy to rig sleeve sail, integrated buoyancy, self-draining cockpit. easily transportable 39kg Car top-able. A great fun learning platform for kids. The Alpha is specially designed to introduce the wonders of sailing to the younger generation. Designed with simplicity and safety in mind this robust little craft will encourage and foster young sailors in the early stages of discovery and the adventures of learning to sail.

At 3.6m with a beam of 1.3m, the Byte hull is built of foam sandwich GRP and weighs in a just 45.5kg. The perfect step from novice to performance sailing, the Byte shares the same hull as the Byte CII however this version has a Dacron sail and simpler rig to make it more affordable and better suited to the rigours of the training environment. When the time comes for a more challenging experience the Byte can easily be elevated to the high-performance Byte CII by simply upgrading the rig and sail.

The Hartley 10 or H10 is an entry-level hard wearing Rotomould dinghy. The H10 range includes training, cruising, racing and a tender version. The H10 has a very stable sit-in design with a high boom to more comfortably accommodate older youth and adults. The attractive hull shape moves swiftly through the water and self drains effortlessly. The H10 comes with a single sail with the option of a clip on jib for extra fun on the water. The tender version can be easily towed behind a larger craft or simply lifted aboard, it can be paddled or rowed and has the option of aft seating and an outboard bracket to enhance it's tendering versatility.

Hartley 12.2

The Hartley 12.2 is another of our very stable sit-in designs it has a large cockpit and a high boom to more comfortably accommodate older youth and adult learners. The attractive hull shape moves swiftly through the water and self drains effortlessly. It has a centreboard rather than a daggerboard, this gives it a distinct advantage over similar boats of this size, the centreboard provides greater stability and allows for much easier launching and recovery. The H12.2 adds a very exciting 3 sail dimension with a mainsail, a jib and the option of an asymmetric or symmetric spinnaker.

The New Hartley 15 or H15 is the latest of the Hartley Boats exciting range of Rotomould training dinghies. Just like its stablemates, the H15 is very easy to manage and delightfully responsive. Particularly suited to those in the early stages of sailing the Hartley15 is easily rigged and sailed with a 2 or 3 sail plan. It can be sailed single handed or with up to 5 crew which makes it ideal for training schools. Comes with a choice of Symmetric or Asymmetric spinnaker.

Based on the successful design of the classic this modern upgraded Wanderer has all of the great versatile features of the Wayfarer in a scaled down version. Measuring 4.27m (14') this beauty provides a comfortable and stable training platform for up to 4 adults.

This dinghy comes from the same design stable as the hugely successful Wayfarer and Wanderer and offers an even more compact version at 3.35m (12') which makes it very easy to handle both on and off the water by just one person, however it is CE for up to four and can be easily reefed or rigged with a spinnaker. We are very proud to continue to build this very established class in the centre of the United Kingdom by our family run team based in Derby.

Over 50 years in the making the Kestrel Racer has a very strong following with a full racing calendar. Be it at a club, an open meeting or a Championship the Kestrel will make you feel like that you are racing a real pedigree boat.

The new Mark IV Wayfarer is CE certified for up to 6 adults, this 4.82m (16') classic dinghy is the all-round favourite of sailing schools and resorts. Very versatile it can be rigged for sailing with symmetric or asymmetric spinnaker options with or without trapeze wires.

Carried on your cruising boat, the Tiwal 2 inflatable sailing dinghy will transform your anchorage experience. Want to get some fresh air alone and enjoy planing in a rising breeze? Do you want to go with your child to share special times together on the water? Want to explore the coves around you? Do you want to impart the pleasures of sailing to your young crew? Come with us, we’ll take you on a Tiwal 2

The Tiwal 3 small inflatable sailboat stows in the trunk of your car. It will take you on an ocean of nautical adventures. The weekend promises to be sunny and you’re dreaming of a trip on the water? Are you vacationing by the sea and looking forward to tacking in that windy bay? Your Tiwal 3 is in the trunk of your car, so it’s okay, we’ll get you out on the water!

The Solution is a hiking singlehander designed to provide exciting but manageable sailing for all sailors in the 65 to 85kg weight range. The boat was designed for sailors who were too light for a Phantom or a Finn but wanted more performance than that offered by some traditional classes. A lightweight epoxy hull powerful sail make the boat an offwind flyer, whilst the adjustable raking rig ensures the boat is managable and refined whilst sailing upwind.

The Ovington Albacores are built under licence issued by the RYA and the National Albacore Association - and are supplied into the UK and Canada. The Albacore is an ideal first boat for those who are just learning to sail and a very competitive racer for more advanced sailors. Powerful and adjustable sail controls allow sailors to depower in high winds - enabling both light and heavy crews to race head to head.

C55 is a large dinghy with a keel of 180 kg and the boat is used at sailing schools particulary in Sweden.

1-Kronan is an education sailing dinghy that also can be rown and used by a small engine.

2-Krona is a very popular education sailing dinghy in Sweden.

The Melges 15’s stable hull shape and ergonomic cockpit make it a suitable layout for adult racing and educational sailing. Easy conversion from a club configuration (non-spinnaker) to a one-design setup, provides more versatility to club programs and options for individual owners.

Sail singlehanded with just the mainsail, add a jib for crew, use a Promainsail for more power and response, Fusion can even be rowed hen there’s no wind!

A modern family or training dinghy with features that move the game forward. Big enough for an instructor and 2 or 3 pupils – perfect for Mum or Dad and youngsters – small enough to handle easily ashore and afloat. Inspired by the UK Sea Cadets to replace their aging fleet, the RS Quest has rapidly become the best-selling dinghy of its type worldwide.

The new benchmark in family, exploration and training dinghies, the RS Venture can carry up to eight sailors in its huge, self-draining cockpit. Sparkling performance makes it great fun and multiple equipment options allow to boat to be configured for you. Winner of multiple awards, the RS Venture has a choice of standard or ballasted centerboards – there’s even a lifting keel version too.

The Dart 16 provides exciting performance for kids, youth, and adults alike! With better maneuverability than many larger catamarans thanks to a unique hull shape, the Dart 16 has a responsiveness similar to that found on a racing dinghy, yet remains exceptionally stable and forgiving. Fun to teach on and featuring a simple robust construction, it’s no wonder the Dart 16 is the UK’s best-selling catamaran!

A single hander with sparkling performance, easy handling and real durability, the RS Neo delivers maximum reward for minimum hassle. A step-up in speed without the demands of more radical designs. Composite spars and advanced sail design on a stable and easily driven hull.

Easy to rig, easy to sail, the Funboat is the perfect entry-level sail boat! With an combination of roominess, stability, maneuverability and simplicity, the Funboat is extremely seaworthy. Designed with a modified tunnel hull, the Funboat is the has everything for someone who just wants to have fun on the water. No centerboard means no hassle when pushing off or returning to your favorite beach.

Brand new compact boat that delivers more crew space and practical, enjoyable features than older generation rivals. The RS Zest replaces the RS Quba and is already a hit with training centres and families. Class leading space for two sailors, yet small enough for convenient single-handing

Built for family fun, the Pico continues to be a popular sailboat for all ages and abilities. Easy to handle, a snap to rig, the Pico facilitates a rapid learning curve for single-handed sailing. Fun, durable, and confidence inspiring, the Pico is a truly global boat that can be sailed by everyone.

The Bug is a confidence inspiring junior training boat that is highly versatile. She can be sailed, rowed or motored with an optional outboard motor, thus providing the ability to be a trainer, a tender, and adventure boat or a racer. Renowned for its outstanding upwind performance and superior downwind control, it combines performance and style all while maintaining an incredibly stable platform.

Laser Bahia

Sail, row, or motor; the Bahia has it all. The Bahia’s versatile design provides a great platform for leisure or racing for the whole family. Slow to invert, and easy to right and re-board the Bahia makes safety one of its strongest features. Ideal for weekend adventures, the Bahia is comfortably beached, rowed or motored without compromising performance.

With a modern look, the Laser Vago provides the performance you’d expect for a rip-roaring ride! Easily sailed single or double handed, the Vago is surprisingly graceful in a breeze. She also durable with an almost indestructible roto molded hull. This innovative hull keeps maintenance to a minimum and has a sub-chine area to promote controlled planing, ensuring every ride is a blast!

International Moth

International Moth by Aardvark The Moth is a construction class and sine the end of the 1990's been a foiling class.

The world’s leading double handed dinghy for youngsters and parent / child teams. An International Class with events around the globe, the RS Feva is fast-growing in most developed sailing nations and expanding into others every year. Chosen by families, clubs and National Authorities to build the pathway to a lifetime in sailing – the RS Feva offers a double-handed alternative and a stepping stone at the crucial time in sailing lives.

Internationam Moth by Maguire

The 12 footer was designed in 1912 and was used as an Olympic class 1920 and 1928.

505 by Ovington

The class rules are one design, with the emphasis on controlling aspects that most directly affect boat speed. The sail plan and hull shape are tightly controlled, while the rigging layout, spars and foils are open. This allows the boat to be set up in many ways to suit different sailors. Most boats currently have adjustable shrouds, forestay and mast ram which allows rig tension, rake and mast being to be changed whilst racing.

Adrenaline packed racing and a full-on social scene. The RS200 is one of the most popular two person sailboats of today. Perfect for moderate weight teams, it’s a winner with mixed crews, young sailors and family teams – at clubs, championships and on the RS Racing Circuit. Strict one-design rules keep the competition tight and the budget in control. So it’s all about exciting sailing and a good time ashore in the RS community.

The VX Evo is a fresh concept in big dinghies. Designed by the VX design team specifically for larger sailors wanting a simple, yet technical race-boat, optimized for performance, handling, and ergonomics whether upwind, or downwind under a balanced asymmetric sail plan.

Since acquiring the Boon Boats Solo mould in 2015 we have been working hard at improving the quality of the finished boats by improving the mould. We've used the experience gained in building over 160 Solos for Steve Boon, combined with our knowledge of epoxy foam sandwich boat building and attention to detail learnt from building International and Olympic classes. Significant improvements have been made to the accuracy of assembly, cosmetic finish and the structural stiffness of the boats.

OK by Ovington

The new Ovington OK now available. CNC Hull, Deck, Centreboard and Rudder moulds provide the best finish possible with the most accurate design.

The Phantom has evoloved since its inception in 1971 to a refined single hander with a stiff, lightweight epoxy hull with carbon spars. The powerful sail drives the boat well in light conditions and the adjustable rig allows you to efficiently depower when the breeze is up making the Phantom a great boat throughout the wind range.

A modern classic from the outset, the RS400 launched RS and built our reputation. It is fast, well mannered, beautifully built and attracts great sailors. This gennaker powered, double-handed hiking Class is as popular today as it was when it all began. The powerful rig and high volume hull suits medium to heavy, often mixed, teams. In clubs and on the RS Racing Circuit the RS400 gives amazing, one-design competition.

The Europe dinghy was formerly an Olympic class for ladies (1992 - 2004) and does actually come from the International Moth that when in 1962 some took the then fastest Moth to be the one-type Europe Moth.

Flying Dutchman

Flying Dutchman is a large sailing dinghy designed already in 1951. It uses a trapeze and a big spinnaker. It was an Olympic class for many years, between 1960 and 1992.

Nikki is a fully open, modern scow designed for learning to sail and fun, competitive sailing. It's capable of planing up-wind, bringing a whole new level of fun to youth sailing - a new thrill to captivate and entrench young sailors into the sport for life! The hull is stable, robust and simple. The steering is light and direct, allowing new sailors to develop their skills and feeling. It also introduces a pathway to high-performance sailing.

Pirate dinghy

The Pirate dinghy is a German design and construction, a doublehander and mostly built in Mahogany. Approx 6 000 boats has been built.

Snipe is a classical doublehander with an active fleet in many countries. Several manufacturers as DB Marine, Jibetech and Zeltic among others.

Musto Skiff

Musto Skiff is a wellknown singlehanded skiff built by Ovington boats.

Int'l 14

The International 14 is a fast, doublehanded dinghy with a long history. Fourteens have evolved from the wooden hulls of the 1920s to the carbon fibre machines of today. Fourteens have also gone global, becoming an International Class in 1928 and merging with the Australian 14ft Skiffs in the late 1990s. Throughout, the class has been at the forefront of development and represented the ultimate in double-handed dinghy racing. The Fourteen is a development class, built to a basic set of rules that allows for innovation. The boats are 14 feet long and, within the current rules, six feet wide. Modern boats have twin trapezes, assymetric spinnakers and hydrofoils on rudders.

F101 is a foiling trimaran, or monohull with bouancy in small outer platforms. Long, central hull places the rudder and main foil further apart, removing some of the limitations and bad habits that other foiling boats suffer from. All carbon construction: main hull, foils, floats, beams, 2 piece mast. Very simple, well thought out control systems.

GP14, which stands for General Purpose, is a doublehanded sailing boat that is also meant to be able to be rowed or using an outboard motor.

Flying Mantis

Flying mantis is a foiling trimaran designed and constructed in the UK.

Foiling UFO

The UFO is a simplistic modern hydrofoiling boat, that allows anyone to fly through the air, freeing the hull from draggy water. Built in the United States in high volume and quality control, the UFO maintains a one-design philosophy, creating close and exciting racing on foils!

Merlin Rocket

Merlin Rocket is a popular double-hander sailed mostly in the UK.

Fast and exciting 21st century single-hander that looks cool and makes sailing addictive. From entry level to international competition the RS Tera gets kids hooked on sailing. And that’s exactly what we want. It’s packed with features that make sailing safe and easy. It comes up dry from a capsize. It’s quick and simple to rig by youngsters. It’s tough. Two sail sizes mean small novices and experienced teenagers love the RS Tera equally, so parents do too.

Exhilarating hiking single-hander with gennaker. Beautifully built using epoxy sandwich construction and carbon spars, the RS100 offers exhilarating racing and incorporates a host of features that make the performance widely attainable. Three rig sizes cover a wide sailor range and the cockpit is incredibly comfortable in all conditions, on open sea and inland water. The RS100 is responsive and highly rewarding for sailors who relish the challenge.

After years of development we believe the RS Aero is the most technically advanced boat in its sector. Which explains why it’s the most exciting and best-selling modern single-hander. And easily handled too. Astonishingly, the RS Aero weighs about the same as an Optimist. That drives everything about its incredible user friendliness through transporting, rigging and launching.

Safe for beginning sailors and quick enough to keep collegiate All-Americans interested, the Club 420 provides the most double handed racing of any boat in the world. The C420 enables young sailors to learn teamwork, trapeze, and spinnaker techniques that can’t be learned from a single-handed boat. Sailing institutions are using the C420 to develop team racing and fleet racing events that are keeping young sailors excited while building participation in junior programs.

Club FJ (Flying Junior)

The Club FJ is a tough, agile performer for beginners to elite sailors. Our Collegiate versions, (Cal Style SCV, Bullet Proof and Lake Style), are the most popular boats in college sailing. More collegiate sailing teams in North America sail our FJ than any other double-handed sailboat.

Finn dinghy

The Finn dinghy was designed by Richard Sarby. Since 1996 Devoti has been the leading manufacturer of the Finn. And the medals keep coming with 22 Finns out of 23 racing in Rio 2016 were D-Fantastica (the 23rd was a Devoti Classic)… At Devoti Sailing we take pride not only in the competitiveness of our boats, but also in the quality of built, materials and aesthetics.

Dan Holman and Devoti Sailing created 2014 a “basic” single-hander sailboat that had to be light and simple enough to be carried on a car’s roof and rigged in 10 minutes, yet delivering a high-quality sailing experience and performance. The boat also had to target a board range of sailors in terms of weight and skill: manageable enough for the average club sailor to sail safely but technical enough to engage the professionals.

The D-one is all about fun and performance. It was designed in 2009 by Phil Morrison and “perfected” by Devoti Sailing’s Roman Teply with the idea of bringing the spirit and the technology of world class racers to the world of single-handler dinghies.

Open BIC celebrated its 10th birthday in 2016, along with the production of its 8,000th boat. Designed specifically for juniors, the little dinghy has blown a big breath of fresh air through our sailing world, close to the new-generation skiff concept, very fast and very simple. 100% open, self-bailing, rapid and responsive, with an up-to-date versatile rig, the O’pen BIC offers kids a machine that delivers maximum fun while helping them learn the skills and reflexes to enjoy racing on current, high-performance equipment.

Designed by Reichel/Pugh, the Melges 14 is a modern singlehanded one-design with the ability to sail with two. With its large and open transom, there’s never a need to bail. The carbon mast and boom complement its flexible sail plan with three different size rigs: Gold, Blue and Red. With boats in North America, Europe, Asia, New Zealand, and Africa, the Melges 14 is becoming a one-design fleet for the masses. Sailors can order a custom Melges 14 dolly, easily car top it or tow it behind any vehicle.

An alternative, double-handed scow, the Melges 17 has a reputation for being fast and fun in light or heavy air. A streamlined and sporty scow geared for speed, it is a quick and easy racer with a reputation for being a fun family boat. The rivalry pairings range from husband and wife to teamed siblings, making the Melges 17 the ultimate family racer! Light and easy sailing: hull weighs 335 lbs and the carbon fiber spar is only 16 lbs Features an advanced underdeck board system

Melges E Scow

The elegant and sleek Melges E Scow is the pinnacle of high speed one-design racing for sailors in North America, from lakes and bays to protected ocean harbors. With over 70 boats regularly hitting the starting line at the National Championship, the Melges E Scow is an ever-growing fleet driven by a design that’s always innovating.

Melges C Scow

The Melges MC is one of the largest, most popular one-design fleets in North America. The scow design maximizes speed yet provides unmatched stability. There are more than 100 active fleets nationwide. An original design by the Melges family in 1956, it is unique in the fact that you can sail single-handed or double-handed. Sailing solo is easy, taking a crew is fun!

These are entry level hard wearing Rotomould dinghies. The Hartley12 range incorporates a very stable sit-in design with a high boom to more comfortably accommodate older youth and adult learners. The attractive hull shape moves swiftly through the water and self drains effortlessly. Having a centreboard rather than a daggerboard is a distinct advantage over similar boats as it allows for much easier launching and recovery. The H12 is a single sail version while the H12.2 adds a whole new exciting dimension with the introduction of a jib and an asymmetric or symmetric spinnaker.

The Sunfish Race is a box one design that provides equal performance for all boats – so it is not a better boat that wins the race, but the better sailor. One of sailing’s most recognized brands, The Sunfish Race combines simplicity and performance making it popular for racers who do not want to spend time working on their boats, but want to be out racing! Designed as the ultimate beach craft, this maintenance free boat holds its resale value thanks to its robust construction, highlighted by hard chines and a flat underbody.

The Laser is the world’s most popular adult racing class boat. True to box one-design standards, each Laser in the world is identical ensuring the best sailor on the water wins the race, not the boat. The Laser is a challenging boat that rewards athleticism, subtle steering and trimming techniques, as well as the tactical excellence of the sailor. The Laser is raced by young and old alike from the Club level all the way to the Olympics. The Laser comes standard as a race version.

Optimist by Ovington

The Optimist has come a long way since its development; to the strict one-design racing boat it is to the current day. For children up to 15, the international optimist provides the perfect starter boat for beginners to competitive racers.

This is one of the fastest single-handed non-trapeze boats. The Supernova is at home on a lake or at sea. A very responsive but stable boat. The new sleek Supernova being built in Derby (UK) by the Hartley Boats team is now beautifully built in epoxy and weighs in at just 50kg making the Supernova one of the fastest and best performing single-handed dinghies you can sail without the added complications of wings or trapeze wires.

The Hartley Boats Mk 4 Blaze is one of the best performing single-handed dinghies available. The sporty monohull is stylish, comfortable and easy to manage. The rack system extends to 2.48 meters enabling exceptional leverage and ease of handling in all wind conditions. With three different sail plans available the Blaze covers a wide range of crew weights.

We trust the new innovations and improvements will make the Hartley Contender a joy to sail and an even better performer than her predecessors. Her new design and good looks will attract more helms to this wonderful high-performance dinghy and that her, speed, agility, responsiveness and performance will keep them sufficiently challenged and satisfied to encourage the growth that will boost the Contender class going forward.

A highly successful dinghy class, the 2000 (formerly the Laser 2000) has active sailing club racing fleets and a full open circuit series plus championships, supported by an enthusiastic Class Association. With many features found in modern performance racing classes, such as a gennaker and a self draining cockpit, the 2000 combines exciting sailing and with easy handling that inspires confidence.

The twin wire skiff with the kind of performance many sailors dream about. Graduating from youth racing or stepping up from slower boats – this is the skiff class for all – men and women, young or not. Minimal weight and hull drag mean the rig doesn’t have to be enormous to develop awesome speeds. So the loads are manageable by both sexes and performance equalization ensures that mixed teams usually stand on RS racing Circuit podiums.

World class foiling has never been more accessible. The WASZP is the perfect platform to enjoy one-design racing as well as a fun, friendly lifestyle where anything is possible!

Moth Mach 2

The boat had to be fast enough to win the World Championships, but it must be also capable of achieving this "straight out of the box" Our goal is that the black art of "tweaking" will not apply to this boat in the way it has to other production designs, that those "in the know" do not have an advantage over your regular Jo.

Skeeta is the very latest, ‘3rd Generation’ foiling dinghy that incorporates all-round performance. Sailors are no longer left waiting for a breeze to go sailing. The Skeeta is fun and capable of sailing in all safe wind ranges. It is much more stable than narrow skiffs and can be sailed without hydrofoils, making it far more versatile as an all-purpose dinghy. The hull is simple, robust, unsinkable and quick to rig.

The Peacoq 14 is a dinghy designed by Raphaël Censier under the leadership of an entrepreneur, Patrick Billot. The program is simple: democratize the practice of foiling in the medium of light sailing thanks to a playful and educational support which is used like a classic dinghy.

A top level single-handed skiff with performance equalization that allows winners to be big or small. The RS700 has refined systems for user-friendliness and competition on the fantastic RS Racing Circuits. It’s not for the faint hearted but this Class has a cult following and it’s easy to see why.

Fast and exciting single trapeze double-hander with a fantastic European racing circuit and an awesome social scene. The RS500’s infectious popularity has created a growing International Class with World Championships in fabulous venues every year. The RS500 has un-matched asymmetric skiff style performance, one-design competition, plus a youth and adult age range.

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Byte (dinghy)

The Byte is a small one-design sailing dinghy sailed by one person. It was designed by Canadian Ian Bruce, who also commissioned and marketed the Laser .

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The Byte began as an inexpensive version of the Europe dinghy that could target sailors weighing between 45 and 65   kg (99 and 143   lb) . [2]

The Byte is 12   ft (3.7   m) long, 4   ft 3   in (1.30   m) wide and roughly 100 pounds (45   kg) . The hull is composed of glass reinforced polyester and foam sandwich. The Byte is designed for sailors weighing 120 to 145   lb (54 to 66   kg) although most sailors weighing 90 to 160   lb (41 to 73   kg) should have no problems sailing this boat on a recreational basis. The Byte sail size is only 58 square feet (5.4 square metres) making it the ideal boat for those sailors who enjoy the independence and simplicity of a cat rigged boat, such as the Laser , but who are not strong or heavy enough to control a large sail.

The rigging is similar to that of the Laser except one noticeable difference. The traveler is just below the main sheet block and not at the stern of the boat (similar to a Finn or Europe dinghy). This eradicates the chance of the main sheet getting caught on the transom which is a common complaint of the Laser. The sail controls are also "split" and led to both side-decks, again somewhat like a Finn or Europe and allows for more technical adjustments.

The Portsmouth Yardstick handicap of a Byte is 1147. [3] The alternative D-PN handicap rating is 97.4. [4]

The Byte was updated in 2004 with the development of a fully battened sail and two piece carbon-fibre mast. This CII rig has a slightly larger sail made of mylar and similar in appearance to the 29er sails. The new rig is designed to be self-depowering and was a welcome update to the previous byte rig. The inspiration for the new rig and sail was to create an out-of-the-box, cost effective, women's and youth boat. These developments give a speed improvement reflected in the Byte CII's Portsmouth Yardstick of 1147 [3] and D-PN of 91.4. [4]

Although the Byte class operates on numerous continents, its largest fleets in Canada, Singapore, Bermuda, Great Britain and Switzerland.

The Byte CII is one of two boats designated in the ISAF Regulations for use as the Girl's One Person Dinghy for the ISAF Youth Sailing World Championships . The other is the Laser Radial. The Byte CII has been used at two Youth World Championships, in Australia and Canada,

The Byte dinghy was used for both male and female competitors in the Youth Olympic Games during the first two events held in Singapore and Nanjing.

The Byte CII is produced by Zou Inter Marine, Qingdao, PRC. Zim Sailing, Rhode Island, USA. Hartley Boats, UK. Nautivela SRL, Milan Italy, Xtreme Sailing Products Singapore, Armada Boats, São Paulo, Brazil and by Performance Sailcraft Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia

The long time Asia-Pacific Laser manufacturer Performance Sailcraft Australasia (PSA), after receiving permission from ISAF, acquired the Copyright and worldwide building and marketing rights to the single handed Byte and Byte CII dinghy in 2012.

Related Research Articles

Dinghy racing is a competitive sport using dinghies, which are small boats which may be rowboats, have an outboard motor, or be sailing dinghies. Dinghy racing has affected aspects of the modern sailing dinghy, including hull design, sail materials and sailplan, and techniques such as planing and trapezing.

The Laser is a class of single-handed, one-design sailing dinghies using a common hull design with three interchangeable rigs of different sail areas, appropriate to a given combination of wind strength and crew weight. Bruce Kirby designed the Laser in 1970 with an emphasis on simplicity and performance.

The Portsmouth Yardstick (PY) or Portsmouth handicap scheme is a term used for a number of related systems of empirical handicapping used primarily in small sailboat racing.

The 470 (Four-Seventy) is a double-handed monohull planing dinghy with a centreboard, Bermuda rig, and centre sheeting. Equipped with a spinnaker, trapeze and a large sail-area-to-weight ratio, it is designed to plane easily, and good teamwork is necessary to sail it well. The name comes from the boat's length of 470 centimetres.

The 49er and 49er FX is a two-handed skiff-type high-performance sailing dinghy. The two crew work on different roles with the helm making many tactical decisions, as well as steering, and the crew doing most of the sail control. Both of the crew are equipped with their own trapeze and sailing is done while cantilevered over the water to the fullest extent to balance against the sails.

The Laser 4.7 or ILCA 4 is a one-design dinghy class in the Laser series and is a one-design class of sailboat. All Lasers are built to the same specifications. The Laser is 4.06 m long, with a waterline length of 3.81 m. The hull weight is 59 kg (130 lb). The boat is manufactured by ILCA and World Sailing approved builders.

The OK Dinghy is an international class sailing dinghy, designed by Knud Olsen in 1956.

The Cadet is a class of sailing dinghy designed to be sailed by two children up to the age of 17. It is a one-design class, originally designed by Jack Holt in 1947. Cadets are sailed worldwide in more than 40 countries.

The Laser 2 , or Laser II , is a sailboat that was designed by New Zealander Frank Bethwaite and Canadian Ian Bruce as a one-design racer and first built in 1978.

The Laser Pico dinghy is a small sailboat designed by Jo Richards in the mid-1990s and used primarily for training and day sailing. It can be crewed by one or two children or an adult. Current models come equipped with both a mainsail and a jib, the jib however mainly functions as a training tool and provides little to no contribution to speed. The Pico functions mainly as a training boat for younger children because of its very durable nature and has little to no racing events dedicated to it.

The Tasar is a 14.83-foot (4.52 m) fiberglass 2 person sailing dinghy with a mainsail and jib. Designed by Frank Bethwaite of Sydney in 1975, the boat was technologically advanced for its time and continues to evolve. Aimed at a husband-and-wife or parent-and-child crew hence no spinnaker, it is designed for a combined crew weight of around 140 kg. The hull weighs 68 kg, and is of sandwich foam construction. The hull has a fine angle at the bow to reduce wave impact drag with unusually clean and sharp chines aft to ensure very free planing and outstanding stability. The foam cored hull is stiff and light and the advanced hull shape, together with an innovative rig which combines a rotating mast with a fully battened main sail, allows the Tasar to plane upwind with the crew normally hiked. The wide beam and a cockpit designed for comfortable hiking make the Tasar easy, fun and very exciting to sail in winds up to 25 knots (46 km/h).

The RS300 is a modern racing sailing dinghy made by RS Sailing. The RS300 is a one-design, single-handed, hiking dinghy with a PY of 972. Designed by Clive Everest and first produced in 1998, it is inspired by the International Moth, of which Everest was a successful designer.

The Banshee , sometimes called the Banshee 13 , is an American sailing dinghy that was designed by Richard L. Reid as a one-design racer and first built in 1969.

The Laser Vago is a British/American sailing dinghy that was designed by Jo Richards as a one-design racer and first built in 2005.

The Splash Dinghy is 3.5 m in length and all boats are identical, thus, as is typical in One-Design classes, the sailor's ability rather than equipment is emphasised fleet racing. The boats employ an un-stayed mono rig with a sail area of 6.3 m2, which makes the class easy to handle by sailors ranging from 45 to 80 kg. This, combined with the low hull weight of 55 kg, allow the class to serve as a stepping stone between the Optimist Dinghy and boats such as the Laser Radial, suiting sailors in the age range from 13 to 21 years.

The B14 is a two man monohull dinghy, designed by Julian Bethwaite. It is recognised as an international class by the International Sailing Federation. The boat was designed in 1984.

Keerati Bualong is a Thai sailor. In 2012, he became the first Thai to qualify for the Olympics in the men's one person dinghy, the same class of boat His Majesty The King of Thailand once sailed. He competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the Men's Laser class.

The Widgeon 12 is an American sailing dinghy that was designed by Robert H. Baker and first built in 1964. The design has been raced but is more often employed in the sail training role.

The Phantom 14 is an American sailing dinghy that was designed by Jack Howie as a racer and first built in 1977. It is a board sailboat , similar to the Sunfish.

The US1 , sometimes written US 1 , is an American sailing dinghy that was designed by Ralph Kuppersmith and Clark Mills as a one-design racer and first built in 1973.

• ↑ "History of Byte" . www.byteclass.org. Archived from the original on July 5, 2012 . Retrieved July 31, 2012 .
• 1 2 "Portsmouth Number List 2017" (PDF) . Royal Yachting Association. 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 June 2017 . Retrieved 19 October 2017 .
• 1 2 "Centerboard Classes" . US Sailing. Archived from the original on 16 August 2012 . Retrieved 31 July 2012 .
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Is a Laser Sailboat Faster Than a Sunfish?

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Daniel Wade

August 30, 2022

Solo sailing for races requires a fast boat, with two models coming to mind. You might be wondering, is a Laser faster than a Sunfish?

Both of those sailboats provide an enjoyable ride, are fast, and have their positives. But which one is faster when it matters the most?

Laser sailboats are faster than Sunfishes and are easier to handle out of the two. Professional sailors often race with a Laser since its design allows it more speed for its size. As for Sunfishes, they are lightweight and fast, but they are more of a recreational boat.

If you were trying to purchase one of the two for everyday use, the Sunfish is a great option. But if you want an opportunity to win races with a similar boat size, then a Laser is your best bet.

According to experts in the industry, the Laser is by far the faster boat of the two. In fact, they use the Laser in Olympic races and continue to plan ahead with the schedule with that particular boat.

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‍ Differences Between a Laser and Sunfish

A Laser and a Sunfish are not entirely different since they are made of the same materials and are about the same size. A Laser sailboat is great for newbies or even children wanting to learn how to sail. Out of the two, it is more nimble and has a better chance at going faster while sailing.

As for the Sunfish , it has similarities compared to a Laser. However, it is best reserved to be a recreational boat instead of a racer. While the Laser is easier to handle, the Sunfish is not that bad to handle either.

If you want speed, the Laser is by far the faster boat if the two were to go head to head. Assuming the person sailing both boats are professionals, the Laser handles upwind much better and will dominate in a head to head competition against a Sunfish.

Buy a Sunfish or a Laser?

There are a few factors that come into play for purchasing either a Sunfish or a Laser. It is completely understandable if you find a good deal on either one and decide to go for that option, but you must figure out your sailing goals.

Your sailing goals, whether it is to have a good time or to race, need to be addressed before you make a final decision. Both boats are designed for specific purposes, so it is important to know what you want and why.

Best for Newbies or Children

If you have a small child or someone that wants to learn how to sail, then the Laser is the best option. Lasers allow the perfect setting to get started with sailing since they are lightweight and easy to operate.

With the Sunfish, this boat is best for one person navigating the other just enjoying the ride. While not complicated to operate a Sunfish, the Laser is just easier. The Laser is slightly wider than a Sunfish by about five inches, so an extra person on board might be easier to handle here.

More Stability

While this should not be alarming for these types of sailboats, you are going to get wet. In fact, both these boats are considered “wet boats” since you are just inches away from the water and you have the chance of capsizing.

On a majority of boats, this is bad news. However, capsizing on a dinghy is part of the process when trying to learn how to race them.

If you do capsize, do not worry about your boat. They both have self-bailing systems in place to help remove water from the cockpit.

Lasers can be a bit touchy when trying to navigate since they respond with weight shifts in the boat. Even though they can be easier to navigate, you are likely to capsize more often in these than a Sunfish.

Sunfish boats are less likely to capsize since their design is meant to be recreational, whereas the Laser is a racer and is capable of this more often. If you want more time enjoying the sun while sailing, the Sunfish is better in this regard.

Overall Cost

Finding a good deal on either sailboat is part of the process and could make the biggest impact on your decision. Your sailing goals are a priority when making a decision about what works best for you, but the price is also important to consider.

A brand new Sunfish can range up to $5,500 for their performance package, while other models cost about $4,000. If you find a used one, these can range between $500 to $2,000 depending on condition and age.

A brand new Laser can range up to $5,800, with some packages offering around $5,100. A used one is likely the best for any budget, as these vary between $1,500 and $3,000 based on condition.

When looking at a used version of either boat, you want to make sure the hull is in good shape with very few imperfections. It needs to be firm, without any soft spots, or you risk it taking on water in the future.

While this will be difficult to potentially get an honest answer for a used version, you need to ask how the boat was stored when not in use. The best way to keep it in its condition is when it is dry and covered. If the boat has been in the water for some time in the elements, it could potentially gain weight and fall apart later after use.

You need to check the weight of the used boat you are purchasing too. Both the Sunfish and Laser have weights of about 130 pounds.

In addition, the condition of the sails needs to be considered before buying. New Laser sails can cost up to $700, while new sails on the Sunfish vary around $450.

As you can see, both sailboats can be afforded if your budget is in shape. They both cover the same areas in price, so it likely does not matter a lot when trying to buy one unless you find a good deal.

Ease of Use

Both sailboats are simple and easy to use, with some exceptions. Both have different amounts of sail controls to operate but are still easy to use.

The Sunfish is a straightforward operation with just a few controls to play with. This makes it one of the more popular boats to exist as a recreational dinghy.

For the Laser, it usually has around five different controls to mess with and can be overwhelming at first for a small child. However, it is easy to learn and anyone can catch on quickly.

No matter which one you choose, they both make it easy to operate. You just need to see which one fits your style of sailing.

Both the Sunfish and Laser are made out of fiberglass, so you do not have to worry about wood being the base of the boat. With that said, there are not really any differences to what each boat is made of.

The part that matters is the condition of the boat if you decide to buy one used. Fiberglass is easier to clean and maintain, but you need to know how to work on it if you find one that needs repairs.

Setup Times

Both boats are easy to set up in and out of the water. By just a few minutes, the Sunfish is slightly easier to get going versus the Laser.

It takes roughly 20 minutes to get everything going for the Laser, assuming you have a routine down. If you want to save a few minutes of time preparing for your sailing trip, the Sunfish is the slightly better option.

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Official Laser Sails at Sailing Chandlery

As an official Laser Performance Authorised dealer, Sailing Chandlery have a range of Laser sails in stock and ready to supply for a variety of sailing activities.

We appreciate that not everyone wants to be an Olympic Champion and the level of sailing will range massively across our customers. We're as much about supporting the weekend warrior as we are the professional sailor and are happy to provide advice on which Laser sail is best for you.

It's important to note, it's not only Laser sails we can supply, we also supply for the   Laser Pico ,   Laser Bug ,   Laser Bahia , Dart 16 and many other boats in the Laser Performance range.

For the Laser 1 Laser Performance offer 3 types of sail for the Laser standard, Laser radial and Laser 4.7 boats.

• Official Class Legal Sails   - you will need one of these if you are sailing in official class events - this sail includes the red button (class stamp)
• Class Compliant Sails   - the sail is exactly the same as the official class legal sail but does not have the red button so cannot be used for class events. This sail is perfect if you want the same shape and material for training ahead of class events
• Training Sails   - made out of a thinner dacron cloth to the same shape as the official sails - perfect for the weekend warrior who is club racing, training or attending cadet weeks and local events

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Also known as the full rig the Laser standard sail is available in a MKI or MKII shape. The MKII is fast becoming the sail of choice.

• Class Legal Laser Standard MKII Sail  - £540
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• Training Laser Standard MKII Sail  - £219
• Laser MKII batten set  - £47

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• Class Legal Laser Radial Sail  - £540
• Class Compliant Laser Radial Sail  - £364
• Training Laser Radial Sail  - £206
• Laser Radial batten set  - £29.81

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• Class Legal Laser 4.7 Sail  - £420
• Class Compliant Laser 4.7 Sail  - £333
• Training Laser 4.7 Sail  - £195
• Laser 4.7 batten set  - £29.81

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A passion for Laser sailing and supporting fellow Laser sailors has been core to the identity of West Coast Sailing since our founding in 2005.  We’re here to help you understand recent changes with the racing class and the supply chain of new boats, parts, and sails. Below are answers to common questions and practical insight from our team. Additional updates will be made to this page as new information is learned from class leaders and builders.

Updated September 1st, 2020

What is an ILCA? The International Laser Class Association (ILCA) is the primary entity that organizes Laser racing around the world. In 2019, ILCA began a process of authorizing new boat manufacturers to build boats that could be raced in ILCA events. Due to trademark considerations, this new boat, which shares all one design characteristics of the Laser, is known as the ILCA.

Further Reading: 'Past, Present, and Future of Laser Class' by Scuttlebutt Sailing News

What about Lasers and LaserPerformance? LaserPerformance (LP) is continuing to build Lasers.  As LP is no longer an authorized builder for the ILCA racing class, new Lasers will not have World-Sailing issued ILCA plaques (stickers) in the cockpit, which allow them to be raced in events such as ILCA’s North American Championship.  LP launched a new class association called The Laser Class (TLC) and Lasers will be eligible for TLC events.  The frequency and geographic distribution of TLC events is still to be determined.

Should I buy a Laser or an ILCA? If you aren’t going to race your boat, a lower-priced LaserPerformance Laser is a great choice.  We’re expecting our next shipment of new Lasers in early 2021.  If you are going to race or if you’d like to have the option to eventually sell your boat to a racer, then you should consider an ILCA.  We very carefully selected Ovington Boats of the UK as the ILCA manufacturer we will work with.  Our first shipment of Ovington ILCAs will arrive in late 2020.

Are old Lasers and Laser components ILCA Class-Legal? All existing Lasers with ISAF or World Sailing plaques and all existing Laser components that were class-legal for ILCA before these recent changes will be grandfathered into the ILCA class as class-legal.

How do I shop for ILCA class-legal parts and sails? Simply check the product descriptions on our website to see if an item is 'class-legal.'  Some items, such as tillers and tiller extensions, are not regulated by the class - reach out to us if you have questions.

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What if I own a Laser and need parts, but do not race? Recreational Laser sailors can use the full range of Laser and ILCA parts, as well as replica/practice fittings, on their boats. New ILCA parts are compatible with existing Laser sailboats and may be more readily available. Price and availability of these products may vary, so we encourage you to buy whatever works for you so that you can get out on the water and enjoy your boat.

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1994 Byte Sailboat with Seitech dolly both in good condition and ready to sail. This boat is comparable to a laser or sunfish as it is easily single handed and very fast. I just rigged it to take these pictures today. Includes sail-bag and extra lines and pulleys. I also have a small trailer with title for transport which can be had for $300 additional.

Equipment: As shown in pictures, includes sail, centerboard, rudder, boat, rigging, and dolly

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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