Sabre

The Sabre is a single-handed dinghy that is light with good handling performance, even in 20 knots plus and lumpy seas.  The performance of a Sabre suits the average sailor rather than the super athletic skipper and it has a comfortable cockpit and close class racing suitable for both male and female sailors who weigh between 50 to 80 kg although the ideal weight is claimed to be 65 Kg - 72 Kg.

The Sabre fits neatly into a position between junior and family sailing dinghies, and the high performance more expensive international classes. 

It is maintained as a strict one-design class by an Australian Association and supported by strong, active State Associations with sufficient flexibility to move with the times and technological development without detriment to earlier boats.

The boat is readily transported by car-topping or light trailer and is easily carried by two people. Many skippers have beach-trolleys for easy single-handed launching which also fit onto their trailers.
The Sabre is BSYC’s largest class with over 20 regular sailors age ranging from early 20s to over 60s.  BSYC sailors have performed consistently well in national championships and Club member John Gratton was national champion in 2007

Current World Champions: No competition
Current National Champions:  Callum Burns
Current State Champions: John Gratton (BSYC)

If you are interested in sailing a Sabre at BSYC ...
Please contact Ron Rickards on 8298 2890