Sabre (dinghy)

The Sabre is a 12ft single-handed yacht designed in 1974 by Rex Fettell who also designed the Mminnow and as at May 2004 close to 1,700 boat plans have been issued.

In Australia the sabre is sailed in over 36 clubs in Victoria alone. The largest fleets in Victoria are at Black Rock YC, Blairgowrie YS, Mordialloc SC, Albert Park YC, Albert Park S.C., McCrae YC, Elwood SC and Williamstown SC.

Strong fleets in South Australia are centred around the the Brighton and Seacliff Yacht Club and Largs Bay sailing club. The Sabre is also well prepresented in Tasmania, New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia.

The Class has contributed significantly to the sailing scene, particularly in Victoria, as one of the most active supporters of Victorian Yachting Council activities. As a training class for future world class sailors the Sabre is second to none.

The Sabre weighs in at around 40kg and can be made from timber, fibreglass or composite (timber deck and fibreglass hull).