The Glider is a product of the combined design efforts of Bill Nicole, Engineer, Boatbuilder and owner of Gemini Catamaran's and the Sailmaking expertise of Ian Marcovitch of Redhead Sails.
Their mission was to come up with a modern boat that could provide an attractive entry point to the sport for the young and lightweight, whether they be boys and girls or ladies and men. It is much lighter than many other boats with a platform weight of 50kg and this makes it much easier to be moved around on shore. The tramp and beam setup allows the platform to be broken down and assembled quickly making it realistic to transport on the top of a car. It can be sailed Uni (cat) or Sloop and with or without a Spinnaker and snuffer in each configuration.

\ Square Top Main on Rotating Wing Mast
A 13ft boat that has everything a big boat has to offer.		 Simple and Clean Deck Layout
The tramp is made to make the boat easy to assemble so carrying on top of your car is hassle free.		 For Safety the Beams Recessed into the Deck
Mast rotation and Downhaul controls for the young racer.
Jib Sheets off the Front Beam Keeping The tramp Clear of Fittings
A sleek hull shape that out performs its small size.		 Can be Sailed with or without Centreboards
Not out of place sitting on the beach next to Taipan 		Draws 20 inches (500mm) with Boards Down
Or lining up on the start line at a big regatta
Uni rigged it is beautifully Balanced
One on the wire it sails like a A class		 Plenty of Buoyancy for its Size
A couple on board and its a real fun boat.		 It blew 18 kts later on and these youngsters handled it easily
Youngsters sailing at a regatta on Oberon Dam
10knots, 135kg on board and you can still feel it accelerate in the puffs.
Now who is the pupil? 		Easily handled by a 10 yr old
Just a good fun boat		 A pleasant Time had by All
Heading for shore as the summer breeze dies
If the Kite goes up in 20kts,the bows lift and it goes like a Train
The spinnaker is a great addition to this little boat.

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