The X1 is a fast, light-weight sailing dinghy designed for sailing on rivers, estuaries and inland waters by
Phil Morrison Phil Morrison may refer to:
* Phil Morrison (yacht designer) (born 1946), British yacht designer
* Phil Morrison (director), American film and television director
* Phil Morrison (driver) (born 1977), British race driver
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. The dinghy is sailed by 2 or 3 people and has a
main, a
jib and a
symmetric_spinnaker. The boat is designed to be easily driven in very light wind, easy to sail and rig and quick to tack. It has a PY of 949.. Currently the PY is the same as an
RS400
The RS400 is a light-weight sailing dinghy designed by Phil Morrison and manufactured by RS Sailing. The dinghy is sailed by two people and has a main, a jib and an asymmetric spinnaker
A spinnaker is a sail designed specifically for sai ...
but can perform better in light wind and slower in heavier winds.
The X0 is a variant of the original X1 with the same hull etc. but a smaller rig. The mast and three sails are different and can easily be substituted. This version is intended for beginners or lighter weight crew.
Differences in specification: Mast height: , Sail area - Main and Jib: , Sail area - Spinnaker: .
Race results include 3rd and 4th in the 2013 Three Rivers Race on the Norfolk Broads, 1st in Rheinwoche and Letzte Helden 2012 - Hamburg.
The X1 was boat tested by Yachts & Yachting and Yachting Life. The X0 by Yacht
References
External links
Official X1 website
Dinghies
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