B14 (dinghy)

B14

Class symbol

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

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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]

## Contents

* 1 Performance and design
* 2 Events
* 2.1 World Champions
* 3 Various
* 4 References
* 5 External links

## 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 Documents/py-general/2012 listv3.xls.
6. ↑ "Centerboard Classes". US Sailing. http://offshore.ussailing.org/Portsmouth_Yardstick/Current_Tables/Centerboard_Classes.htm.

## External links

* Class homepage
* French Class
* Details at www.noblemarine.co.uk
* ISAF B14 Microsite Website
* ISAF Homepage

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