B14 (dinghy)
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Current specifications | |
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Crew | 2 |
LOA | 4.25 m (13.9 ft) |
Beam | 3.05 m (10.0 ft) |
Hull weight | 64 kg (141 lb) |
Main & jib area | 17.2 m2 (185 sq ft) |
Spinnaker area | 29.2 m2 (314 sq ft) |
D-PN | 81.0 |
RYA PN | 870 |
Infobox last updated: 19 September 2012 |
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The B14 is a two man 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]
History
- Architect: Julian Bethwaite
- Design year: 1986
Events
World Champions
Year | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
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1998 Weymouth | ![]() Richard Lovering Dick Parker |
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2000 Sydney | ![]() Tim Fells Richard Dowsett |
![]() Richard Lovering Ian Lovering |
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2001 Torbole | ![]() Steve Lovegrove Shaun Barber |
![]() Tim Fells Richard Dowsett |
![]() David Hayes Sean Dwyer |
2003 Melbourne | ![]() Tim Fells David Cunningham |
![]() Jono Pank Shaun Barber |
![]() Guy Bancroft Rhys Bancroft |
2004 Torbole | ![]() Tim Fells Shaun Barber |
![]() Matt Searle Andy Ramus |
![]() Martin Johnson Mike Halkes |
2006 Sydney | ![]() Matt Searle Andy Ramus |
![]() Jamie Mears Matt Gill |
![]() Tim Fells Sean Dwyer |
2007 Falmouth | AT&T![]() ![]() |
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Various
References
- ↑ "International series sailing dinghy : SKIFF Ovington". www.nauticexpo.com. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
- 1 2 "B14 Dinghy Class Information". www.noblemarine.co.uk. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
- 1 2 3 "About B14". www.b14.org. Archived from the original on 18 January 2010. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
- ↑ "French B14 Class". www.b14.fr. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
- 1 2 "Portsmouth Number List 2012". Royal Yachting Association. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
- ↑ "Centerboard Classes". US Sailing. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
External links
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- ISAF Homepage
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