| Current Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Crew | 2 (with two trapezes) |
| LOA | 7.62 m (25 ft 0 in) |
| Beam | 4.267 m (14 ft 0 in) |
| Main & Jib area | 27.868 m2 (300 sq ft) |
The C-Class Catamaran is a high-performance developmental class sailing catamaran. They are very light boats which use rigid wing sails and can sail at twice the speed of the wind.[1] They are used for match races known as the Little America's Cup and for the International C-Class Catamaran Championship.
The designation of the C class is derived from the International Yacht Racing Union (IYRU, now called the International Sailing Federation-ISAF) classes as devised at the founding of the IYRU itself. There are 4 development classes, A to D.[2]
The 18 foot x 8 foot A-Class has a strong following and many one-design classes fall under this category such as the Unicorn. The (20 foot x 10 foot) B-Class sub-class Tornado became the Olympic class and became the dominant B class boat. Other classes like the Hobie 16s, Formula 18s, Formula 16s and other classes that contain far more and far stricter class rules. D-Class boats are rare and the use of D-Class designation has mainly been limited to sail area measurements for speed sailing craft.[2]
The C-class has been the one where most development has taken place mainly due to the existence of the Little America's Cup.[2]
|
|||||