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B14 (dinghy) 
Summary
The B14 is a two man monohull dinghy, designed by Julian Bethwaite. It is recognised as an international class by the International Sailing Federation.[1] The boat was designed in 1984.[2]
 Class symbol | |
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| Development | |
|---|---|
| Crew | 2 |
| Boat | |
| Crew | 2 |
| Hull | |
| Hull weight | 64 kg (141 lb) |
| LOA | 4.25 m (13.9 ft) |
| Beam | 3.05 m (10.0 ft) |
| Sails | |
| Spinnaker area | 29.2 m2 (314 sq ft) |
| Upwind sail area | 17.2 m2 (185 sq ft) |
| Racing | |
| D-PN | 81.0 |
| RYA PN | 870 |
Performance and designEdit
The B14 is designed with a low center of gravity for added stability and an open transom, to help the boat to drain itself quickly and without need of a self-bailer. The mast is set far back in the boat to make room for the large asymmetric spinnaker.[3][4] The boat has a fast handicap, with a Portsmouth Yardstick of 870,[5] designed with racing in mind. For this reason it is highly suitable for more experienced sailors.[3] The boat does not have a trapeze,[2] but instead makes use of wide wings.[3]
HistoryEdit
- Architect: Julian Bethwaite
- Design year: 1986
EventsEdit
World ChampionsEdit
| Gold | Silver | Bronze | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Weymouth |  Richard LoveringDick Parker (GBR) |
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| 2000 Sydney | AT&T Tim Fells Richard Dowsett (GBR) |
Slippery Richard Lovering Ian Lovering (GBR) |
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| 2001 Torbole | Steve Lovegrove Shaun Barber (GBR) |
Tim Fells Richard Dowsett (GBR) |
David Hayes Sean Dwyer (GBR) |
| 2003 Melbourne | AT&T (GBR) Tim Fells David Cunningham |
Snatch (GBR) Jono Pank Shaun Barber |
 Buggar the Bone (AUS)Guy Bancroft Rhys Bancroft |
| 2004 Torbole | AT&T (GBR) Tim Fells Shaun Barber |
Great Britain Matt Searle Andy Ramus |
Australia Martin Johnson Mike Halkes |
| 2006 Sydney | Gutted Hedgehog (GBR) Matt Searle Andy Ramus |
PICA (GBR) Jamie Mears Matt Gill |
AT&T (GBR) Tim Fells Sean Dwyer |
| 2007 Falmouth | AT&T Tim Fells (GBR) Shaun Barber (GBR)
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Guy Bancroft (AUS) James Patterson (AUS)
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Chris Bines (GBR) Dave Gibbons (GBR)
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| 2009 Hobart | Guy BANCROFT Nick DARLOW (AUS) |
Mark BARNES Pete NICHOLSON (GBR) |
Nick RICHARDSON Alan NICHOLAS (AUS) |
| 2010 Carnac | Guy BANCROFT David GRACE (AUS) |
Scott CUNNINGHAM Jason WALKER (AUS) |
Nick CRAIG Matt JOHNSON (GBR) |
| 2013 Plerin | Tim HARRISON Jonny RATCLIFFE (GBR) |
Ben McGRANE Roz McGRANE (GBR) |
Richard REYNOLDS Lissa MCMILLAN (AUS) |
| 2015 McRae | Guy Bancroft Lachlan Imeneo (AUS) |
Brent Frankcombe Leigh Dunstan (AUS) |
Ian Cunningham David Cunningham (AUS) |
| 2016 Garda | Rick PLAIN Mike VINCENT (AUS) |
Tim HARRISON Jonathan RATCLIFFE (GBR) |
Guy BANCROFT Dave GRACE (AUS) |
VariousEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ^ "International series sailing dinghy : SKIFF Ovington". www.nauticexpo.com. Archived from the original on 2 May 2010. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
- ^ a b "B14 Dinghy Class Information". www.noblemarine.co.uk. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
- ^ a b c "About B14". www.b14.org. Archived from the original on 2010-01-18. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
- ^ "French B14 Class". www.b14.fr. Archived from the original on 2011-05-15. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
- ^ a b "Portsmouth Number List 2012". Royal Yachting Association. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
- ^ "Centerboard Classes". US Sailing. Archived from the original on 16 August 2012. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
External linksEdit
| Wikimedia Commons has media related to B14 (dinghy). |
- Class homepage
- French Class
- Details at www.noblemarine.co.uk
- ISAF B14 Microsite Website
- ISAF Homepage