B14 (dinghy)
 Class symbol | |
 | |
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Boat | |
| Crew | 2 |
| Hull | |
| Hull weight | 64 kg (141 lb) |
| LOA | 4.25 m (13.9 ft) |
| Beam | 3.05 m (10.0 ft) |
| Sails | |
| Spinnaker area | 29.2 m2 (314 sq ft) |
| Upwind sail area | 17.2 m2 (185 sq ft) |
| Racing | |
| D-PN | 81.0 |
| RYA PN | 870 |
The B14 is a two person monohull dinghy, designed by Julian Bethwaite. It is recognised as an international class by the International Sailing Federation.[1] The boat was designed in 1984.[2]
Performance and design
[edit]The B14 is designed with a low center of gravity for added stability and an open transom, to help the boat to drain itself quickly and without need of a self-bailer. The mast is set far back in the boat to make room for the large asymmetric spinnaker.[3][4] The boat has a fast handicap, with a Portsmouth Yardstick of 870,[5] designed with racing in mind. For this reason it is highly suitable for more experienced sailors.[3] The boat does not have a trapeze,[2] but instead makes use of wide wings.[3]
Events
[edit]World Champions
[edit]Various
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "International series sailing dinghy : SKIFF Ovington". www.nauticexpo.com. Archived from the original on 2 May 2010. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
- ^ a b "B14 Dinghy Class Information". www.noblemarine.co.uk. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
- ^ a b c "About B14". www.b14.org. Archived from the original on 18 January 2010. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
- ^ "French B14 Class". www.b14.fr. Archived from the original on 15 May 2011. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
- ^ a b "Portsmouth Number List 2012". Royal Yachting Association. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
- ^ "Centerboard Classes". US Sailing. Archived from the original on 16 August 2012. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
External links
[edit]
- Class homepage
- French Class
- Details at www.noblemarine.co.uk
- ISAF B14 Microsite Website
- ISAF Homepage
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