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B14 (dinghy)

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B14
Class symbol
Boat
Crew2
Hull
Hull weight64 kg (141 lb)
LOA4.25 m (13.9 ft)
Beam3.05 m (10.0 ft)
Sails
Spinnaker area29.2 m2 (314 sq ft)
Upwind sail area17.2 m2 (185 sq ft)
Racing
D-PN81.0
RYA PN870
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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

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

World Champions

Various

  • RYA handicap 2012 : 870[5]
  • D-PN: 81.0.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "International series sailing dinghy : SKIFF Ovington". www.nauticexpo.com. http://www.nauticexpo.com/prod/ovington/international-series-sailing-dinghy-skiff-21236-49152.html. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "B14 Dinghy Class Information". www.noblemarine.co.uk. http://www.noblemarine.co.uk/boats/dinghy/B14/. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "About B14". www.b14.org. http://www.b14.org/AboutB14/TheBoat/tabid/381/Default.aspx. 
  4. ↑ "French B14 Class". www.b14.fr. http://www.b14.fr/3d. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Portsmouth Number List 2012". Royal Yachting Association. http://www.rya.org.uk/SiteCollectionDocuments/technical/Web%20Documents/py-general/2012%20listv3.xls. 
  6. ↑ "Centerboard Classes". US Sailing. http://offshore.ussailing.org/Portsmouth_Yardstick/Current_Tables/Centerboard_Classes.htm. 




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