B14 (dinghy)
The B14 is a two man monohull dinghy, designed by Julian Bethwaite. It is recognised as an international class by the International Sailing Federation. The boat was designed in 1984. 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 Spinnaker#Asymmetric spinnakers, asymmetric spinnaker. The boat has a fast handicap, with a Portsmouth Yardstick of 870, designed with racing in mind. For this reason it is highly suitable for more experienced sailors. The boat does not have a trapeze, but instead makes use of wide wings. History * Architect: Julian Bethwaite * Design year: 1986 Events World Champions Various * Ideal weight of the crew: 130–180 kg * Royal Yachting Association, RYA Portsmouth Yardstick, handicap 2012 : 870 * Portsmouth Yardstick, D-PN: 81.0. References Exte ...
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