Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Day Sailers


 
'C' Class West Wight Potter

 
Royal Burnham One Design

 
Harbor 20

 
Leisure 17

 
Squib

 
Victorian Canoe Yawl

A day sailer is essentially a sailing boat that has no living accommodation, or sparse accommodation. A Harbor 20 is one such sailboat.  She and similar day sailers like the Squib, Ajax and Yeoman can be used for Spartan cruising with the addition of a boom tent, and minimal camping equipment. These boats are raced; indeed, they were primarily designed for racing and occasional day sailing.

Small cruising yachts such as the Leisure 17 and the West Wight Potter are also suitable for day sailing.

There’s a lot to be said in favour of day sailing, because it is the least demanding form of sailing. Good weather can be chosen when the tides are suitable for a few pleasurable hours afloat, unlike cruising when it may be necessary to sail in conditions that are far from ideal.

Links

Day Sailer


Day Sailer Class


Harbor 20 – The Classic Modern Day Sailer


The Ajax


Ajax


Yeoman and Kinsman Association


Squibs - Part 1


Squibs - Part 2


Squibs - Part 3


Royal Burnham One Design


Royal Burnham One Design


Leisure 17 and the Leisure SL


West Wight Potter

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