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IOM -
International One Metre
These boats are light, responsive and fun to sail. This is the most popular
class at the club and is sailed at most other MYA clubs too.
The class rule is
‘closed’ and many aspects of design, materials and construction are restricted
in an attempt to promote close competition. However the rule is designed to
allow the DIY enthusiast some freedom to construct an inexpensive and
competitive boat.
The important
speed related criteria of length, draught, displacement and sail plan are
limited to a maximum of 1000mm, 420mm, 4kg and 3 prescribed rigs.
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Radio Marblehead
These boats too are light, responsive and very fast. This ISAF RSD
international class rule is ‘open’ allowing great design and construction
freedom within the main speed determining parameters restricted to 1290mm
length, 700mm draught and 0.5161 square metres of measured sail. Ultimate
efficiency and excellent performance has developed within these simple limits.
Current hull designs are very narrow with stability coming largely from the deep
fins. This has allowed most post-1991 designs to remain competitive and give
very close racing. Simple swing rigs allow some designs to be rigged very
easily. Based on the width of the back seat of a car, the rule makes these boats
easy to transport.
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