NS14

The NS14 is an Australian designed sailing dinghy intended for competitive family sailing. It has a simple rig, is light enough to be lifted from a trailer into the water by three people of average strength.   It is ideal for two adults or an adult and a child and while it does not have a spinnaker or trapeze it is a high performance boat ideal for parent/parent or parent/child combinations of skipper and forward hand.

The NS14 is a ‘restricted development class’, which allows variations within its simple restrictions. Experimentation with proportions of the 9.3 square metres (100 square foot) of sail has produced a highly efficient combination of jib and main sail, which contributes much of this boats amazing performance. The minimum hull weight of 64kg (150 pounds) is light enough for easy on shore sailing, whilst the ample buoyancy allows the boat to be righted and sailed on after a capsize. The crew can be completely independent of the boat on and off (and in) the water. This is a big plus for family sailing, where novice crews are common.

The NS14 class is one of BSYC’s most proactive and have an excellent development strategy and we recently hosted the national championships.  Definitely a boat to consider if you’re looking for a good family sail.

Current World Champions:  No competition
Current National Champions:  Peter and Kylie Vaiciurgis (NSW)
Current State Champions: Dave Gordon and Kathryn Burdon (BSYC)

If you are interested in sailing a NS14 at BSYC
Please contact Katherine Burdon on 8322 6384

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