Splash (dinghy)
Splash Dinghy | |
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Current specifications | |
Crew | 1 |
Type | Monohull |
Design | One-Design |
Construction | Fibreglass hull |
LOA | 3.5 m (11 ft) |
Hull weight | 55 kg (121 lb) |
Total sail area | 6.3 m2 (68 sq ft) |
RYA PN | 1184 |
The Splash Dinghy is 3.5m in length and all boats are identical, thus, as is typical in One-Design classes, the sailor's ability rather than equipment is emphasised fleet racing. The boats employ an un-stayed mono rig with a sail area of 6.3 m2, which makes the class easy to handle by sailors ranging from 45 to 80 kg. This, combined with the low hull weight of 55 kg, allow the class to serve as a stepping stone between the Optimist Dinghy and boats such as the Laser Radial, suiting Sailors in the age range from 13 to 21 years.
Competitions are held at club, national and international level. In New Zealand, UK, Netherlands, Sweden, and many other countries in Europe, the National Splash Associations arrange many events during the season, ranging from the traveller's ranking series, training camps, coaching, national champs, and world selection trials.
New boats cost around EURO 4500, but second hand boats are considerably cheaper and some clubs have schemes whereby sailors can charter boats until they decide to continue with the class. The splash is capable of speeds of over 10 knots on a broad reach, and has performance very similar to Laser 4.7 - its Portsmouth Yardstick is 1184,[1] slightly higher than the Laser 4.7. It is similar in appearance to a Laser hull but is shorter and wider and has a vertical bow.
Splash BLUE
The Splash is available called the "SPLASH BLUE" it is the standard Splash, this boat is designed for sailors weighing over 45-80;kg The BLUE has a Portsmouth Yardstick of 1184,.[2]
Until recently most Splash sailors at 18 had to move to the RED. Most sailors followed the Olympic route of Laser Radial and skipped the Splash RED (former Flash, as it can be a little over powering for the smaller sailor. Now sailors at 21 can sail a Splash in the Splash RED class.
Splash RED
Another version of the Splash is available called the "SPLASH RED" it has more sail area and a the same Splash boom and the same size hull, this boat is designed for sailors weighing over 70 kg The RED has a Portsmouth Yardstick of 1155,[2] making it 4.6% faster than the Splash.
Until recently most Splash sailors at 18 had to move to the RED. Most sailors followed the Olympic route of Laser Radial and skipped the Flash, as it can be a little over powering for the smaller sailor.Now sailors at 18 can sail a Splash in the Splash + Class.
Splash GREEN
Another version of the Splash is available called the "SPLASH GREEN" it has less sail area and a the same Splash boom and the same size hull, this boat is designed for sailors weighing under 50 kg The GREEN is developed in 2014 and has no yardstick. It is the perfect switch from optimist or Topper to start enyoing a fast and cool single handed dinghy.
AGE change
Until recently most Splash sailors at 18 had to move to the RED. Most sailors followed the Olympic route of Laser Radial and skipped the Flash, as it can be a little over powering for the smaller sailor.Now sailors at 18 can sail a Splash in the Splash + Class. In 2014 the Class changed the age for Splash till 20 years. So now you can enjoy the Splash longer from 12–13 years till 20 (officially). After 20 the RED is the sail that you use for the official races. But you always can sail Splash to enjoy, whatever age you are
World championships
The Splash is an ISAF international youth class yacht and each year a world championship is held.
The Most famous British Splash sailor was Bradley Field.
Recent world championship venues have included Tavira, Portugal 2008, and Split, Croatia 2007.
The 2009 world champs were in; Pwllheli, Wales on 8–14 August. Pwllheli Sailing Club
The 2010 world champs were in; Takapuna, Auckland on 2–8 January. Takapuna Boating Club
World Champions
Year | Winner | Nationality, sail number | Location |
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2000 | Conrad Gair | ![]() | Stavoren, NL |
2001 | Erwin Veldman | ![]() | Carnac, FRA |
2002 | Shandy Buckley | ![]() | Weymouth, GBR |
2003 | Sandra van Meyden | ![]() | Stavoren, NL |
2004 | Jorne Knegt | ![]() | Nieuwpoort, BEL |
2005 | Hielke Dijkstra | ![]() | Puck,POL |
2006 | Blair Tuke | ![]() | Riva,ITA |
2007 | Willemart Mathieu | ![]() | Split,CRO |
2008 | Ben Lutze | ![]() | Tavira, POR |
2009 | Declan Burn | ![]() | Pwllheli, GBR |
2010 | Chris Steele | ![]() | Takapuna Beach, NZL |
2011 | Taylor Burn | ![]() | Lake Lipno, CZE |
2012 | Jelmer Zittema | ![]() | Nieuwpoort, BEL |
2013 | Guyonne Schuch | ![]() | Stellendam, NED |
2014 | Guyonne Schuch | ![]() | Puck, POL |
References
- ↑ "RYA Portsmouth Yardstick List 2010" (PDF). Royal Yachting Association. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Dinghy and Catamaran Database". Noble Marine Insurance Brokers. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
www.scia.me www.splashworlds.org www.splashboats.com
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