Sailing World – July-August 2019

ONE-DESIGN

SHOWCASE

IDEAL 18

Ideal 18 is the safe, fun, and comfortable two-

person keelboat. Find out why new fleets are

forming throughout North America. Become an

Ideal sailor.

IDEAL 18 CLASS ASSOCIATION

(800) IDEAL18 • Fax (585) 266-4722

shumwaymarine.com LOA 17’ 10”

Draft 3’ 3”

Disp 1,240 lb

Ballast 700 lb

SA 168 sq/ft

THE DAY SAILER

Designed in 1957 by George O’Day and Uffa

Fox, the Day Sailer combines the ease of sailing

with the challenges of racing. A strong, family-

oriented class continues to thrive, with over 40

fleets nationwide. Come join us and sail the

Day Sailer. Builder: Cape Cod Shipbuilding,

Wareham, MA.

DAY SAILER ASSOCIATION

Mary Niederberger, DSA Secretary

95762 [email protected]

daysailer.org

LOA 16’ 9”

Beam 6’ 3”

Draft up/dn 9”/3’ 9”

Disp 575 lb

LOA 12’

Beam 8’

Mast 16’

SA 60 sf

Top Speed 50 kts+

DN ICEBOAT

The most popular iceboat class. Soon, you’ll be

flying at unforgettable speeds. Over 2000 boats

registered worldwide which means competitive

racing locally, nationally, and internationally.

For information, contact the IDNIYRA.

INT’L DN ICE YACHT RACING ASSN.

D. Whitehorse, Executive Secretary

608 347 3513

[email protected]

ice.idniyra.org

DN

ISOTOPE

Racing to win or sailing for fun, the Isotope has

been built since the late ‘60s. One person can

rig, race and right this cat with the “righting

bar.” The Isotope’s perfectly balanced design

is reflected by its earned .74 handicap. Custom

rigging available. Can be sailed with or without

a trapeze, solo or with a crew.

ISOTOPE CLASS ASSOCIATION

Frank & Rhoda Meldau

[email protected]

984-235-4360

intl-fiberglass.com

LOA 16’ 0”

Beam 7’ 6”

Draft up/down 6”/22”

Disp 275 lb

Sail Area(main & jib) 185

THISTLE

Recognized as one of the best & largest

competitive one-design classes in the country.

This high-performance racer is sailed by hot

shots, youth, and families. New & used boats

available. For rigging & go-fast tips, see our

magazine the Bagpipe & instructional DVD.

New & experienced sailors welcomed.

THISTLE CLASS ASSOCIATION

Joy Martin

315-945-4571

[email protected]

ThistleClass.com

LOA 17’ 0”

Beam 6’ 0”

Draft up/dn 6”/4’ 6”

Weight 515 lb

LOA 18’ 0”

LWL 16’ 8”

Beam 6’ 0”

Draft up/dn 7”/3’ 10”

Weight 500 lb

BUCCANEER 18

Celebrating 50 years! An exciting two-handed

design actively racing in North America at

sanctioned regattas and regional fleets. The easy-

to-set-up “Bucc” features a planing hull, spinnaker

launcher and jib furler. Friendly, informative, online

community welcomes sailors

looking for family-oriented fun.

BUCCANEER 18 CLASS ASSOCIATION

David Spira, Commodore

[email protected]

buccaneer18.org

windrider.com/collections/buccaneer-18 (boats & parts)