Classes
Although all types of dinghy may be sailed at PSC (providing they are seaworthy), the following are the main racing classes that are sailed. For more details (and photos) of the boats, go to the NSA website (click HERE ). Also given below are the names of the class captains, who can provide more information concerning these boats w.r.t. PSC.
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Dolphin |
A two person, two sail boat, without spinnaker or trapeze (16'). It is
a South African design. Class Captain:
Howard Hughes tel. 011 816 2595 (h) |
|
Enterprise |
A two person, two sail boat of English origin - international class (without
spinnaker or trapeze).
Class Captain:
Jane Nixon tel 012 345 4735 |
|
GP14 |
A two person, two sail boat plus spinnaker, of English origin - international
class.
Class Captain:
Carina Doubell tel. 012 663 4710 (h) , cell: 082 394 6022 Website: www.gp14sa.org.za |
|
Gypsy |
A two person, two sail boat - 3,9m LOA, very stable - ideal for beginners.
Class Captain:
Ken Tuckey tel. 011 805 3685 (h), cell 082 901 5494 |
|
Laser |
A single hander, single sail. Easy to rig and transport. International and Olympic class (13.5'). Class Captain:
Alan Foden tel. 011 783 2828 (h) International Class Website: www.laserinternational.org |
| Finn |
A single hander, single sail (16') International and Olympic class.
Class Captain: Barney Richardson
011 802 8044 (h), cell: 082 825 8527 IFA Website: www.finnclass.org |
| Flying Dutchman |
18 ft high performance racing dinghy, with spinnaker and trapeze. International
class.
Class Captain:
Ana le Roux tel. 012 664 7343, |
| 505 |
16 ft high performance racing dinghy, with spinnaker and trapeze. International
class.
Class Captain
- Warwick Ham - tel. 012 661 0751 (h), cell - 082 907 2768 Website: mysite.mweb.co.za/residents/rudolphh/SA_505_Website/505.htm |
| Dabchick |
A fast two sail boat for juniors up to age 18. Designed in South Africa
and locally built. Generally sailed single-handed.
Class Captain:
Richard Stephens tel. 011 463 8070 (h), Cell 083 378 4015 |
| Optimist |
A single-handed pram dinghy for juniors up to age 15
Class Captain:
Peter
& Di Norton Website: www.optimist.co.za |
Open Class |
Other (smaller) classes at PSC are Sprog, Laser II, Flipper, Spearhead, Mirror.
For more information, contact John Wright tel. (011) 726
7930 (h) |
Last modified - 2004/08/30
