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A sailing dinghy is a small, light sailboat with a centerboard or daggerboard to counter drift. Different models are designed for use by one, two or more crew.
These inshore craft generally remain within two miles of a safe haven. They are widely used by sail training centers. Their simplicity and minimal cost have spawned numerous regatta classes.
Many such boats are made of fiberglass. Those intended for beginners and practice sessions are often of polypropylene, heavier, but much sturdier than laminates. A few traditional versions are of wood.
The newest, ultra-light carbon fiber models are veritable sleds. They can be rigged as catboats, with a single sail, or as sloops, with main and headsail. Some require a second crew to handle the jib and ensure vessel stability by hiking out, often using a trapeze.
For recreational use, simplicity and a sturdy hull are the recommended characteristics. Those who envision racing should check with nearby clubs to find out which of the many competitive classes are common in the area. Caravelles and other multi-person models allow sailing schools to reduce costs by carrying several trainees at once.
- Simple
- Inexpensive
- Light
- Suitable only for inshore use
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ISAF class sailing dinghy : O'PEN BIC COMPLETE | B1002 BIC Sport
2,75m 
9' 0"ft
The fast, planing hull of the O’pen BIC gives a dynamic sailing experience of a true dinghy that heels. Being at the helm...
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Sailing dinghy : cat boat Breeze 10 Walker Bay Boats
3,1m 10' 2"ft
Introducing the Breeze. Designed for fun on the water, the Breeze is super easy for anyone to rig and sail and features an easy-to-handle...
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Sailing dinghy 14.2 Catalina Yachts
4,62m 15' 2"ft
The Catalina 14.2 is the perfect combination of day sailing comfort and racing performance for the active sailing family or couple. Stability and easy handling make...
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Children's sailing dinghy LASER PICO Laser Performance
3,5m 11' 6"ft
The Laser Pico is a fun, durable, confidence-inspiring, rotomolded boat that can be sailed by everyone. It's ideal for entry-level sailors...
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School sailing dinghy OPTIPRATIC Hobie Cat Europe
2,39m 7' 10"ft
Developped by and for performant users, the Optipratic is ideal for initiation in sailing...
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ISAF class sailing dinghy : RS TERA LDC Racing Sailboats
2,87m 9' 5"ft
These boats were designed to set new standards for recreational sailors, families, clubs, schools and holiday companies. The boats are easy to handle,...
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ISAF class sailing dinghy : OPTIMIST BABY BOAT CNA Cantiere Nautico
2,3m 7' 7"ft
A boat made with children in mind as they learn the basics of sailing and achieve an early appreciation for that wonderful sensation...
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Sailing dinghy LA GAZELLE DES SABLES La GAZELLE DES SABLES
2,7m 8' 10"ft
The Workshops of the Gazelle of Sands propose the range of the traditional sailing ships with liquid ballast: pleasures of the veil in all simplicity, user-friendliness and elegance. Easy to live, transport and sail, the Gazelle of Sands, reduction of the elegant tuna boats of Southern Brittany, present a gauge optimized for a weight-feather...
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Classic sailing dinghy (gaffsail) WHITEHALL SPIRIT TYEE 14 SAIL Whitehall Rowing & Sail
4,32m 14' 2"ft
The sailing model of Tyee Spirit 14 rowboat offers a little more room than a classic Whitehall Spirit 14. It sails very comfortably with two or three or even four adults aboard. It features an attractive standing lug rig with varnished...
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Single-handed sailing dinghy : skiff (asymmetric spinnaker) mxNext MX Speed Dream
4,38m 14' 4"ft
PURE SPEED, ABSOLUTE INNOVATION mxNext is the...
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5,8m 19' 0"ft
The SKUD18 is the result of collaboration between Access Sailing's Chris Mitchell and B&B Technology and Innovation - Julian Bethwaite and Martin Billoch. By combining Mitchell's unique understanding and ideology of sailing for people with disabilities with 20 years of Bethwaite's high performance...
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Sailing dinghy TRIBUTE Nauticraft Corporation
4,01m 13' 2"ft
This sprightly little sailing dinghy is a throwback to the days when a sailboat wasn't a sailboat unless it had at least two sails, no matter its size. Yet, here is the sloop rigged Tribute with modern lines, produced of contemporary...
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ISAF class sailing dinghy : RS TERA RS TERA LDC Racing Sailboats
2,87m 9' 5"ft
The new fast, fun and safe single-hander for youngsters – from entry level fun up to international competition the RS Tera makes sailing addictive. For youngsters, family beach fun, racing...
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ISAF class sailing dinghy : 470 Mackay Boats
4,7m 15' 5"ft
A new hull mould was introduced at the beginning of 2002 in order to incorporate some important modifications to the Mackay shape. The importance of a maximum beam at the gunwhale in a 470 is very significant. It equates to trapezing power! The wider the boat at the gunwhale, the further out the crew can trapeze and the helmsman can hike. We did some calculations and found that if we increased the...
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ISAF class sailing dinghy : 470 Ziegelmayer
4,7m 15' 5"ft
First introduced in 1963, 470s have been an Olympic class since 1976. Since 1988 it has been an Olympic class for both double-handed men & women. As a result the sailor will find large fleets internationally as well as on a national level. It is highly technical and developed but strict one-design class rules keep this high performance boat affordable. In spite of being raced...
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ISAF class sailing dinghy : 420 2win
4,2m 13' 9"ft
School or Standard ... The ultimate all-rounder ... Program Designed to sail on all waters, this dinghy is aimed at teenagers and adults alike. Perfectly adapted to beginners, it is just as suitable for regatta entrants. Available...
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ISAF class sailing dinghy : FINN Devoti Sailing
4,5m 14' 9"ft
The Devoti Finn design has been built since 1993 and from its launch has dominated the racing scene, winning every main championship...
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ISAF class sailing dinghy : EUROPE WINNER OPTIMIST
3,35m 11' 0"ft
It’s possible to get your Winner Europe dinghy in many different colours and with your own choice of equipment. All equipment to the Europe dinghy you can see in our Shop www.winnershop.dk You can ad different colours...
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ISAF class sailing dinghy : BYTE Nautivela
3,6m 11' 10"ft
The BYTE is a modern singlehander with characteristics that make her the ideal boat for a wide range of sailors. It is designed by Ian Bruce, better known as the father of the Laser, the man who gave the world its first out-of-the-box performance dinghy. 30...
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ISAF class sailing dinghy : 505 Rondar Raceboats
5,05m 16' 7"ft
13 World, 8 European and over 100 National Championship 1st place titles Including the 2010 and 2011 World Championship. Although designed and introduced many years ago, the 505 is still accepted as one of the most successful and attractive designs with over 9000 craft registered worldwide. Unhindered by selection for the Olympics, the Class...
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ISAF class sailing dinghy : TOPPER Topper
3,4m 11' 2"ft
Perfect for beginners - Youngsters and newcomers to sailing will love the Topper because she is so easy to handle and nothing comes close to the now famous Topper grin factor. Perfect for families - Unlike other small boats the Topper has something to offer the whole family. Whilst she is simple, safe and stable to inspire...
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ISAF class sailing dinghy : INT MOTH MACH 2 MOTH McConaghy
3,35m 11' 0"ft
McDougall & McConaghy spent many years working together to develop high performance moth designs that could be lost effectively mass produced yet capable of winner...
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ISAF class sailing dinghy : 29er 29ER Melges
4,42m 14' 6"ft
Originally introduced in 1998, Julian Bethwaite’s revolutionary 29er and 29erXX skiffs are pure and simple designs offering super...
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ISAF class sailing dinghy : OPTIMIST one design Shanghai SeaerBoat Inc.
2,3m 7' 7"ft
As the most popular dinhy among the kids, Optimist has been bringing about pleasure and passion to worldwide children around 57 years. As...
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Sailing dinghy HARBOR 14 W. D. Schock Corp.
4,27m 14' 0"ft
For years, this beautiful little keel boat has been known as the Capri 14. It started out as a %u201CLido 14 with a keel.%u201D It was made from the Lido molds but was equipped with a 250 pound keel to make it more stable and to provide more leg room in the cockpit. The sail area was the same as the Lido%u2019s, but everything...
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3,7m 12' 2"ft
MERLIN was designed and constructed in a way to make it a safe training boat that will attract beginners and less experienced sailors to yachting, while enabling more advanced yachtsmen...
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Sailing dinghy GO-4.8 FAST G.O Yachts Pty
4,8m 15' 9"ft
The GO-4.8 comes standard with Two sail configurations Hull: Length overall - 4.8 metres Maximum beam - 2.0 metres Draft (aprox) -100mm Volume...
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Rigid inflatable sailing dinghy SAILING CATALITE RIB African Cats
3,6m 11' 10"ft
SAILING CATALITE RIB Following to the development of the CATALITE RIB, African Cats decided to produce a Sailing RIB version of the CATALITE RIB. VERSIONS The Sailing Catalite RIB is available in 3.10 m, 3.60 m en 4.20 m length. ADVANTAGE The greatest advantage of the Sailing Catalite RIB is its light weight 3.10 m version 54 kilo 119 Lbs. 3.60 m version 59 kilo 130 Lbs. 4.20 m version...
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Sailing dinghy : cat boat AQUA FINN American Sail
3m 9' 10"ft
The Aqua Finn is an ideal performance daysailer for use by both the inexperienced sailor and the seasoned skipper. It is designed for multi-person use or family situations where a durable, simple sailing craft is desired. The Aqua Finn is...
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Sailing dinghy : cat boat GUPPY Devlin
2,77m 9' 1"ft
The "Guppy" is a cousin to our Polliwog and has a similar look and appearance but with an overall length of 19" longer, it has a greatly increased capacity to carry weight as a dingy and sail area as a small sailboat. The "Guppy" is a fine candidate for the all around dingy/skiff/small sailboat, without vice, she does her job efficiently and smoothly. With a small outboard on her stern, she...
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Sailing dinghy (symmetric spinnaker) LIGHTNING Nickels Boats
5,8m 19' 0"ft
The International Lightning Class is a 1938 Sparkman and Stephens design. This active racing class has grown to nearly 15,000 boats. The quality, performance and speed of the Nickels Lightnings are proving themselves...
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ISAF class sailing dinghy : FINN Bootswerft Mader
4,5m 14' 9"ft
Hull and deck built with high quality polyester resin • parts of hull and deck in sandwich construction EQUIPMENT • cunningham, second cunningham, clew outhaul, centreboard halyard lead to the sides and to belay by cam cleats • elastic strap to keep the boom...
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ISAF class sailing dinghy : OPTIMIST CLUB RACER McLaughlin Boat Works
2,3m 7' 7"ft
Everything you need to get sailin' at the entry level ...and at an outstanding value! The simplicity and utility of the Club Racer makes it the best selling Optimist among...
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ISAF class sailing dinghy : OPTIMIST RED DRAGON Dragon Marine
2,3m 7' 7"ft
Attractive Regatta Optimist The Red Dragon is a competition hull built according to IODA requirements and specifications. In recent years the Red Dragon has been very successfull at national and international...
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ISAF class sailing dinghy : OPTIMIST SPEEDSTER SR Far East Optimist
2,3m 7' 7"ft
The Far East Speedster SR is our super regatta Optimist Dinghy. A super finish and quality for an attractive price. The Speedster SR is manufactured in for this boat reserved moulds by the best boat builders at Far East and tempered. The materials...
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Sailing dinghy CL14 CL Sailboats
4,3m 14' 1"ft
The choice of many yacht clubs, sailing schools and camps for their training sloop. The CL14 has remarkable stability and ease of handling with...
