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History
A single handed class originally designed in 1947 and built in plywood. The class has moved forward to a strict on design made of fibreglass although wooden optimists are still constructed as home build projects.
The class is for sailors up to 15 years of age
Why the Optimist
More sailors have learned to sail and race in the optimist than any other class, relatively cheep, easily transported and fits in the corner of the garage with a healthy second hand market.
Where to by one
Check the club notice board
www.hyc.ie/buyandsell/default.asp
www.iodai.com/live/forsale/
Class associations
Ireland www.iodai.com/
UK www.optimistsailing.org.uk/
International www.optiworld.org/
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History
Originally designed in 1938 under a different name the first Firefly was launched in 1946 and was used as a singlehanded class for the 1948 Olympics. Before becoming synonymous with schools and university sailing the world over.
A double hander suited to a combined crew weight of 100kg or more
Why the Firefly
This class is used as a transition class giving the sailors the opportunity to try double hander sailing before they buy. We have the use of the boats with a partnership agreement with XXXXXX University. They are a fantastic boat for teaching the new and advanced skills for a wide range of sailors (ISA Advanced boat handling)
Where to by one
No need we provide the boats for the sailing courses
Useful links
www.irishschoolsailing.com/
Class association
UK www.fireflysailing.org.uk/
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History
The first club Vago was donated by Chay Blyth in 2006 and a second one was purchased later for the sailing courses at the club. It's a robust plastic skiff style boat and is ideally suited for training and honing your performance sailing skills.
Used for spinnaker and trapeze courses as well as instructor training
They are also available for charter from { link charter page }
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History
A fibre glass double hander designed in the 1960s to be a user friendly cousin of the 470 (Olympic class). With an controlled one design the class has gone through several improvements over the years but has always been at the fore front of youth sailing since the 70s
Why the 420
It is important to give the opportunity for our sailors to develop a range of skills and to open as many possibilities for them in the future. The 420 was selected because it is the ISAF (international sailing federation) youth class which will give opportunities at home and abroad for racing opportunities at many levels. As a double hander with spinnaker and trapeze it is a fun and exciting class to sail with a team mate to work on all the skills required to become an instructor. Develop sailors ability to work as a team and develop skills that can help them Integrate into larger sailing teams (keelboat sailing & racing)
Where to by one
The Club will have a 420 for people to try out, and it will be used for specific sailing courses during the summer. The boat can also be chartered { link to club boat charter }
Talk to the class captain to help you find a team mate
Check the club notice board
www.hyc.ie/buyandsell/default.asp
www.sail420.com/live/forsale
www.curradinghy.com/shop/category/28/Second-Hand-Boats
Class associations
Irish www.sail420.com/
UK www.420sailing.org.uk/
International www.420sailing.org/
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History
Two person youth class, although it is also sailed and raced by parents plus child or by an adult single handed.
Designed in 2002 with over 2000 now built. Crew weight 80-115Kg The asymmetric kite provides great training practise for many of the other modern classes, while the polypropylene construction makes it very tough
Why the RS Feva
Want a break from sailing by yourself too small for the 420 this is the class for you. Great fun quick to learn new skills.
Where to by one
The class captain will be able to help you find a boat for a test sail and will guide you towards finding a sailing partner
Check the club notice board
www.hyc.ie/buyandsell/default.asp
Class association
Ireland www.rsfevaireland.com/
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History
Originally unveiled in 1971 the laser popularity grew rapidly due to its simplicity and relatively low cost. In 1996 the Boat was adopted to the Olympic family and is the one design single hander the world over with over 250000 boat in having been produced.
Why the Laser
Providing great racing at any level from complete beginner through Olympic standard sailing. At Howth Yacht Club we regularly get fleets of over 20.
With a range of sail sizes to suit most sailors its a popular racing class at the club
Where to by one
Check the club notice board
www.hyc.ie/buyandsell/default.asp
www.laser-ireland.com/forsale/index.html
Class association
Ireland www.laser-ireland.com/
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