The original single handed 'A' class catamaran.

Very fast with a PYLA of 812, SCHRS 1.197 - compares with a Dart 18 at PY 822 (1.231) and a Hobie 16 at PYLA 826 (1.218).

Length 5.49m (18ft).

Beam 2.29m (7ft 6in - road trails fully assembled).

Sail Area 13sqm.

Mast Height 7.93m (26ft).

Superb boat in light winds with high performance up to F6 due to the flexibility of the rig settings.

Daggerboards for high efficiency and excellent pointing.

Flexible mast with loose footed main. Adjustments to outhaul, downhaul, kicker and lower shrouds. With a full cut sail this gives terrific scope for control of sail shape.

Trapeze for the ultimate sailing challenge.

Una rig for simplicity of sail handling.

Superb quality, ultimate strength at minimum weight (108 Kg total boat with rig).  Wood / epoxy resin boats built by Gary Piper - National Champion 16 times.

Plans and full specification available for the skilled home builder from Peter Toft.

Active class association with racing calendar.