O'pen BIC
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| Current specifications | |
|---|---|
| Crew | 1-2 |
| Type | Monohull |
| Design | One-Design |
| Construction | Polyethelene |
| Keel | Daggerboard |
| LOA | 2,750 mm (9 ft 0 in) |
| LWL | 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m) |
| Beam | 1,140 mm (3 ft 9 in) |
| Hull weight | 45 kg (99 lb) |
| Mast height | 3,900 mm (12 ft 10 in) |
| Mainsail area | 35 sq ft (3.3 m2) |
| Jib / Genoa area | None |
| Spinnaker area | None |
| Development | |
| Year | 2006 |
| Designer | Vitali Design |
| Location | International |
The O'pen Bic, often simply referred to as the Open Bic, is a single handed sailboat designed for younger sailers. Developed by Vitali Design, the boat was launched in 2006. It is an International Class, as recognized by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF),.[1] The ideal weight for a user of this boat is 30 kg (66 lb)–65 kg (143 lb), but it can accommodate up to 90 kg (200 lb),[2] making it suitable for children and young teens, the same people who would sail Optimist dinghies and are looking for a more exciting boat.
Components
Hull
The thermoformed polyethylene hull is self-draining. In the event of a capsize or shipping water by some other means, the water simply flows down the angled floor of the cockpit and out of the open transom.[3]
Mast
The two part, 2.1 kilogram, O'pen Bic mast is made from a fiberglass epoxy composite. The boom is made from aluminum. These hold a 4.5 m2 sail made from K.Film - Polyester, with full length battens of adjustable tension. A smaller, 3.8 m2 sail made only of Dacron (polyester) is also available. The rig is interchangeable with that of the Optimist.[4]
Foils
The O'pen Bic uses a composite epoxy daggerboard, with a shock cord strap to hold it in place. The removable rudder is adjustable, with separate lines to raise and lower it, The rudder blade is composite epoxy, while the tiller and tiller extension are aluminum.[5]
List of World championships O'pen BIC
| Year | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Carnac |  Denis Tassone (BRA) |
 Constaza Seguel (CHI) |
 Santhiago Sampaio (POR) |
| 2009 Medemblik |  Kevin Bergers (NED) |
 Vianney Bergot (FRA) |
Bart Lambriex (NED) |
| 2010 Martinique | Brice Yrieix (FRA) |
Vianney Bergot (FRA) |
Simon Jestin (FRA) |
| 2011 Ascona | Hugo Stubler (FRA) |
 Giacomo Ferrari (sailor) (ITA) |
Vianney Bergot (FRA) |
| 2012 Miami |  Nic Muller (USA) |
 Andre Reguero (PRI) |
Hugo Stubler (FRA) |
| 2013 Riva del Garda | Federico Zampiccoli (ITA) |
Guido Gallinaro (ITA) |
 Paula Igual Garcia (ESP) |
[Source: www.bicsport.com/images/U16.htm]
See also
References
- ↑ "ISAF : O'pen BIC". Retrieved October 3, 2010.
- ↑ "Open Bic Specifications". Retrieved September 24, 2013.
- ↑ "Open Bic Specifications". Retrieved September 24, 2013.
- ↑ "Open Bic Specifications". Retrieved September 24, 2013.
- ↑ "Open Bic Specifications". Retrieved September 24, 2013.
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