16ft Skiff
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A 16ft skiff is a class of three-person sailing dinghy with a twin trapeze and a large asymmetric spinnaker. The class is unique to Australia, where it is one of the most popular boats sailing with 135 boats registered in 12 clubs.[citation needed]
[edit] History
The class has been around for over a century and has changed significantly since its beginnings:
- 1901
Class founded in Balmain
- 1908
- Class expands to Queensland
- 1922
- Class spreads to Western Australia
- 1976
- Rules change to allow any material for hull
- 1986
- Three man crew introduced
- 1997-98
- Stick class rules were introduced
[edit] Class specifications
- Overall length—4.88 metres (16.0 ft)
- Min beam—1.52 metres (5.0 ft)
- Max beam—1.78 metres (5.8 ft)
- Min weight—70 kilograms (154 lb)
- Working sail area—22 square metres (240 sq ft)
- Spinnaker sail area—45 square metres (480 sq ft)
- Racing crew—Three
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