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The '''[[Musto (company)|Musto]] Skiff''' is a single-handed [[Skiff (sailing)|sailing skiff]] with a length of 4.55 m. It features a [[Trapeze (sailing)|trapeze]], [[asymmetrical spinnaker]], wings and low weight and achieves speeds of over twenty [[Knot (unit)|knots]], which makes it one of the fastest single-handed sailing boats.
The '''Musto Skiff''' is a single-handed [[Skiff (sailing)|sailing skiff]] with a length of 4.55 m. It features a [[Trapeze (sailing)|trapeze]], [[asymmetrical spinnaker]], wings and low weight and achieves speeds of over twenty [[Knot (unit)|knots]], which makes it one of the fastest single-handed sailing boats.


It was designed in 1999 for the 2000 Olympic Class trials in [[Quiberon]] by [[Joachim Harpprecht]], where it won every race in the single-handed [[Dinghy sailing|dinghy]] competition. Since then, the class has attained World Sailing international status and is sailed in 20 countries worldwide.
It was designed in 1999 for the 2000 Olympic Class trials in [[Quiberon]] by [[Joachim Harpprecht]], where it won every race in the single-handed [[Dinghy sailing|dinghy]] competition. Since then, the class has attained World Sailing international status and is sailed in 20 countries worldwide.
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The boat has become more accessible due to both the healthy availability of secondhand boats and the longevity of the boat and its components, which is testament to the lengthy development process initially, the quality of the boat build and the readiness of the Class Association to respond to feedback from its members.
The boat has become more accessible due to both the healthy availability of secondhand boats and the longevity of the boat and its components, which is testament to the lengthy development process initially, the quality of the boat build and the readiness of the Class Association to respond to feedback from its members.


In 2016, the class association agreed to rebranding as the 'Musto Skiff'.<ref name="mustonews">{{cite web |url=http://www.mustoskiff.com/reports-and-news/2016/musto-renew-title-sponsorship.html |title=Musto and Ovington sign renewed contract |publisher=Musto Skiff Class Association |accessdate=2 December 2016}}</ref>
In 2016, the class association agreed to continue its branding as the 'Musto Skiff', in a [[naming rights]] deal with the [[Musto (company)|Musto]] clothing company.<ref name="mustonews">{{cite web |url=http://www.mustoskiff.com/reports-and-news/2016/musto-renew-title-sponsorship.html |title=Musto and Ovington sign renewed contract |publisher=Musto Skiff Class Association |accessdate=2 December 2016}}</ref>


==Events==
==Events==

Revision as of 16:28, 15 October 2018

Musto Skiff
Class symbol
Development
DesignerJoachim Harpprecht
Year1999
Builder(s)Ovington Boats
NameMusto Skiff
Boat
Crew1
TrapezeYes
Hull
TypeMonohull
Hull weight44 kg (97 lb)
LOA4.55 m (14.9 ft)
Beam1.35 m (4.4 ft)
2.35 m (7.7 ft) (with racks)
Sails
Mainsail area11.08 m2 (119.3 sq ft)
Spinnaker area15.5 m2 (167 sq ft) (Spinnaker)
Racing
D-PN80.0[1]
RYA PN847[2]

The Musto Skiff is a single-handed sailing skiff with a length of 4.55 m. It features a trapeze, asymmetrical spinnaker, wings and low weight and achieves speeds of over twenty knots, which makes it one of the fastest single-handed sailing boats.

It was designed in 1999 for the 2000 Olympic Class trials in Quiberon by Joachim Harpprecht, where it won every race in the single-handed dinghy competition. Since then, the class has attained World Sailing international status and is sailed in 20 countries worldwide. It is built by Ovington Boats Ltd in England. At the time of the design, the concept of a single-handed skiff was first met with scepticism by many observers, very similar to the initial reaction after the introduction of the 49er in 1996. The boat remains challenging to sail, and really shows its strengths when raced. World Championships occur annually and regularly usually attract in excess of 70 sailors from over 10 nations. The Class Association makes considerable effort to provide top-quality coaching to new members to improve their skill levels. The boat has become more accessible due to both the healthy availability of secondhand boats and the longevity of the boat and its components, which is testament to the lengthy development process initially, the quality of the boat build and the readiness of the Class Association to respond to feedback from its members.

In 2016, the class association agreed to continue its branding as the 'Musto Skiff', in a naming rights deal with the Musto clothing company.[3]

Events

World Championship

Gold Silver Bronze Ref.
2007 Malcesine  Richard Stenhouse (GBR)  Ian Turnbull (GBR)  Ian Trotter (GBR)
2008 St Moritz (SUI)  Richard Stenhouse (GBR)  Roger Oswald (SUI)  Graeme Oliver (GBR)
2011 Black Rock  Daniel Henderson (GBR)  Bruce Keen (GBR)  Markus Hamilton (AUS)
2012 Weymouth and Portland (GBR)  Bruce Keen (GBR)  Richard Stenhouse (GBR)  Tom Wright (GBR)
2014 Perth (USA)  Jon Newman (AUS)  Marcus Hamilton (AUS)  Thor Schoenhoff (AUS)
2015 Riva del Garda (ITA)  Bruce Keen (GBR)  Jon Newman (AUS)  Dan Trotter (GBR) [4]
2016 Carnac  Andi Lachenschmid (GER)  George Hand (GBR)  Dave Poston (GBR)
2017 Palma (ESP)  Frithjof Schwerdt (GER)  Bruce Keen (GBR)  Andy Tarboton (RSA) [5]
2018 Blairgowrie (AUS)  Jon Newman (AUS)  Will Phillips (AUS)  Jamie Hilton (GBR)
2019 Medemblik (NED)  Bruce Keen (GBR)  Jon Newman (AUS)  George Hand (GBR)
2020 GER Cancelled COVID-19 [6]
2021 Garda (ITA) Cancelled COVID-19 [7]
2022 Kiel (GER)  Rick Peacock (GBR)  Andy Tarboton (RSA)  Peter Greenhalgh (GBR) [8][9]

References

  1. ^ "Centerboard Classes". US Sailing. Archived from the original on 15 March 2012. Retrieved 31 July 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Portsmouth Number List 2012". Royal Yachting Association. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
  3. ^ "Musto and Ovington sign renewed contract". Musto Skiff Class Association. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
  4. ^ "2015 Worlds Official Results".
  5. ^ "ACO 8th MUSTO SKIFF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS". ACO 8th MUSTO SKIFF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS.
  6. ^ "Event: ACO 11th MUSTO Skiff World Championship 2020 - Cancelled". April 1, 2020.
  7. ^ "Musto Skiff Class Confirms Cancellation of 2021 Worlds at Lake Garda". June 29, 2021.
  8. ^ "2022 Worlds Official Results". Retrieved 2022-06-27.
  9. ^ "11th ACO Musto Skiff World Championships during Kiel Week - Overall". 2022-06-27. Retrieved 2022-06-27.

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