B14 (dinghy)
The B14 is a two person 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]
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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 design
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]
History
- Architect: Julian Bethwaite
- Design year: 1986
Events
World Champions
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1998 Weymouth | ![]() Dick Parker (GBR) |
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2000 Sydney | AT&T![]() Richard Dowsett (GBR) |
Slippery![]() Ian Lovering (GBR) |
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2001 Torbole | ![]() Shaun Barber (GBR) |
![]() Richard Dowsett (GBR) |
![]() Sean Dwyer (GBR) |
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2003 Melbourne | ![]() Tim Fells David Cunningham |
![]() Jono Pank Shaun Barber |
![]() Guy Bancroft Rhys Bancroft |
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2004 Torbole | ![]() Tim Fells Shaun Barber |
![]() Matt Searle Andy Ramus |
![]() Martin Johnson Mike Halkes |
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2006 Sydney | ![]() Matt Searle Andy Ramus |
![]() Jamie Mears Matt Gill |
![]() Tim Fells Sean Dwyer |
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2007 Falmouth | AT&T![]() ![]() |
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2009 Hobart | ![]() ![]() |
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2010 Carnac | ![]() ![]() |
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2013 Plerin | ![]() ![]() |
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2015 McRae | ![]() Lachlan Imeneo (AUS) |
![]() Leigh Dunstan (AUS) |
![]() David Cunningham (AUS) |
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2016 Garda | ![]() Mike VINCENT (AUS) |
![]() Jonathan RATCLIFFE (GBR) |
![]() Dave GRACE (AUS) |
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2018 AUS | GBR 796![]() ![]() |
AUS 372 Robbie Hunt Ben Price |
AUS 373 Ian Cunningham David Cunningham |
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2019 Carnac | GBR 796![]() ![]() |
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2023 Garda | GBR 797![]() ![]() |
AUS 375![]() ![]() |
GBR 796![]() ![]() |
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References
- "International series sailing dinghy : SKIFF Ovington". www.nauticexpo.com. Archived from the original on 2 May 2010. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
- "B14 Dinghy Class Information". www.noblemarine.co.uk. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
- "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.
- "Portsmouth Number List 2012". Royal Yachting Association. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
- http://b14world.org/Results/mondeb14_r10.htm.
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- "Centerboard Classes". US Sailing. Archived from the original on 16 August 2012. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
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