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The fruit of a collaboration between key players in the marine industry – with naval architects at VPLP Design and with Multiplast – the Sun Fast 30 One Design is an innovative, powerful, and versatile 30-foot sailboat aiming to make offshore sailing more accessible, more fun, and more sustainable.
A One Design Made for Offshore Racing
The Sun Fast 30 One Design has the ambition of turning a new page on offshore racing, offering a monotype dedicated to multi-day competitions, accessible to amateurs and to a new generation. At a reasonable price, they can acquire a One Design entirely made in France, perfectly equipped for racing, and easy to maintain. This One Design class will become a reference in offshore sailing, with a vast schedule of international races that promise to be exhilarating.
Objective: Performance and Sensations
Each of the three partners in the project contributed their expertise to produce a sailboat that delivers an exceptional performance. The Sun Fast 30 One Design benefits from the latest advances in infusion-moulded construction, guaranteeing resistance and rigidity at a reduced weight. The slightly rounded bow, inspired by scow design, promises thrills and power at any speed. Equipment on board, such as the autopilot and electronics, is well adapted for double-handed, and even single-handed, offshore racing.
A Recyclable Production Model Sailboat
A sailboat demonstrating remarkable performance, the Sun Fast 30 One Design is no less respectful of the environment. This is the first production model sailboat built from a recyclable composite material. By integrating the durability criteria from sailboat racing class rules, as well as equipment carefully selected and designed for intensive offshore use, the Sun Fast 30 One Design marks a major advance toward more environmentally responsible sailing.
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The project to develop a 30’ one-design for offshore racing was the brainchild of the UNCL (Yacht Club de France’s racing division), joined by the “Royal Ocean Racing Club” (UK) and the “Storm Trysail Club” (US). The aims of the project were threefold: encourage participation in the discipline, make sailing more accessible, and train the next generation.
A joint bid from VPLP Design and Multiplast won the international call for tenders to design and produce the new Class 30. Sharing similar values, it was only natural that major boat-business players Jeanneau and Multiplast decided to join forces and collaborate in the development of this competitive and accessible new sailing boat.
The Sun Fast 30 One Design originated on the VPLP Design drawing board and, thanks to in-depth studies, features a modern semi-scow hull that is powerful, versatile and suited to offshore use. This provides her with incredible stability and a considerable floating dynamic which is conducive to speed. Additional premium characteristics include her generous and powerful sail plan, her innovative functionality, her minimalist yet well-equipped deck plan, and her simple yet complete internal structure.
Reducing environmental impact being part of the specifications, the SF30 is notably the first production boat in the world to use Elium recyclable resin.
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The 6th edition of the Baltic 500 in 2024
Eight Dehler 30 OD have raced against each other in the Dehler 30 OD class without any additional rating.
When: 08/05/2024 - 13/05/2024
For details go to the baltic500 web side: https://www.baltic500.com/
Report from the Baltic 500
At last year’s Baltic 500 we, Luca Mayer and Luca Leidholdt, took 4th place in the Dehler 30 OneDesign class and won the youngest team award (see report below from 2023). This year we managed to win the Baltic 500 Challenge with the Dehler30od PlayHarder ! It was a super exciting regatta and we were happy that we were able to use again the Play Harder as youth team.
With winds from 0 to 20 knots, we had a close neck-and-neck race with our competitors, who didn't make it easy for us at all and also sailed very good races. The gaps between the boats were constantly changing and up to the Gedser tip everything was possible and nothing certain. Only after Fehmarnbelt did a clear order of the boats emerge, which did not change until Kiel lighthouse.
In the end, we were able to win the race in the last 30 nm. It got really exciting again here, as we had to contend with a pitch-black night and dense sea fog over the last few meters! But the feeling of rushing into “nothingness” at a boat speed of 10 knots kept us awake and we crossed the finish line. We are already looking forward to next year's Baltic 500!
Report from the Baltic 500 in 2023
After last year had too much wind, this year we had very, very little wind for the first half of the regatta. For someone from Lake Constance, of course, this was familiar territory, but still exhausting.
Right from the start, many boats struggled to cross the start line within the time limit (10 minutes). One can easily imagine the problem, and so it went, on and off, for two days and two nights. Fortunately, the race committee had already shortened the course by 70 miles before the start, as it was foreseeable that it would take a while to return to Kiel. Thus, the course went around the island of Anholt instead of Læsø.
Despite the little wind, my sailing partner, Luca Leidholdt, and I were mostly doing quite well compared to the rest of the field up to Anholt.
We constantly battled with various boats, by day and by night, and it was always exciting to wake up for the shift change to see if the other had done something well or lost ground.
Up to Anholt, there weren't many notable incidents. Along the way, we once replaced a broken mainsheet block and crossed a huge wind farm, but that was all the action there was.
On the third morning, just before the Øresund, things got exciting. The rear part of the field, which had previously split off far, caught up with wind from behind, and where we were, there was so little wind that some boats anchored for 1 - 2 hours to avoid being pushed backwards by the current.
Fortunately, we always managed to keep moving, even if sometimes not in the optimal direction. Up to Copenhagen, we made some costly mistakes and lost a lot of boats, until we finally left Copenhagen behind and sailed into the night under spinnaker. When the sun rose, we had reached Møns Klint, south of Copenhagen. There, a huge chalk cliff stretches up, 6 km long and 128 m high. Naturally, there is no wind at the cliffs with onshore wind, as it gets blocked quite far in front of the cliffs.
We both Lucas, green as we were, of course went straight into the doldrums and were stuck in the waves for a while. Not only did we lose precious minutes at this point, but it was also the moment when one would reconsider their breakfast.
After Møns Klint, we raised the spinnaker and sailed past Gedser and Fehmarn in one go until Langeland. Top speed here was 14 knots. Towards the end, in the last hours, the wind died down significantly again and it became really strenuous once more. Therefore, we were all the more happy when we crossed the finish line.
Overall, we needed 83 hours and finished as the 4th Dehler30od. Our goal before the regatta was to finish, so this can be considered a good result. In addition to the 4th place, we were also awarded the Pampers Award as the youngest participating team! All in all, it was a great regatta, we learned a lot and already know what we want to do differently next time!
Results can be found here .
Dehler 30od: A Racer - Also for crusing
In the latest report by Yacht magazine, the focus is on the versatility of the Dehler30od. If you've been wondering what this one-design class has to offer, you've come to the right place. As the title suggests, the 30od offers not only sailing fun and exciting regatta experiences, but relaxed cruising is also possible. For the review , click on the red-highlighted link.
Go4Speed Greifswald 2023
The well-known Go4Speed sailing event took place in Greifswald over the last weekend of April, marking the start of the 2023 sailing season. For many crews, it was their first sailing event of the year, so they had to get acquainted with their boats again, check and test the boat's trim and technology. Originally, five Dehler30od boats were registered, but due to time constraints, only three boats appeared at the event.
The first day of sailing within the event took place on Saturday, April 29th. The race committee set up an up-and-down course in the bay of Greifswald in the Greifswalder Bodden, with each leg being approximately 1 nautical mile long, providing a challenge for the crews. The start of the race was greeted with fantastic weather conditions, with bright sunshine and a steady wind of 10-15 knots. The race consisted of starting, beating, hoisting spinnakers, and then returning to the finish line. Training was a key focus of this event, aiming to familiarize the crews even better with their boats. A variety of coaches accompanied the fleet on motorboats, providing tips and tricks to the participants, following the motto "Practice makes perfect."
Training continued on Sunday as well, and fortunately, the following Monday was a holiday, which made the logistics of returning the boats much more relaxed for the teams.
After the eventful day of sailing, the sailors returned to the harbor, where they could exchange their experiences and stories of the day. Food and refreshments were provided on land, and many participants stayed until late evening. There were also interesting presentations on various sailing topics, ranging from regatta tactics, trim, and analysis of the day's recordings to boat maintenance.
The event has become dear to many sailors' hearts, as it combines a laid-back atmosphere with ambition and determination. The interaction among participants and the learning process on their own boats, which the event provides, is highly valued by the crews. Therefore, the Dehler30od sailors have decided to make this event a permanent fixture in their season planning for the future.
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Boat show Dusseldorf 2023
Dear Sailors, Friends and anyone interested of the Dehler30od. After two years we are happy to be on the Dusseldorf boat show again. This year one of our Dehler30od's will be displayed on the exhibition in hall 15 stand G21. Form 21.01. - 29.01. the exhibiton will open from 10am till 6pm. We are looking forward to see you on site and hope for a great boat show in 2023. If you have any further questions about the exhibition feel free to contact us via [email protected] or visit the officail website of the boat show.
See you then, really looking forward to see you!
For all lovers of double handed sailing, offshore regattas and single handed sail sailing
The aim of the class association is to promote recreational and competitive sail racing with the Dehler 30 one design yachts under the management of the class association . Under the direction of the Executive Committee , the association sets course for national and international regatta events . For the 2021 season, participation in the double-handed regatta Baltic 500, the long-distance race Rund Bornholm and as well as an exciting International German Championship in Olpenitz are planned. The Dehler 30 one design is to establish itself just as quickly at international offshore regattas.
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"It gives me great pleasure to finally be able to implement such an exciting one-design project in Germany again!" Said Karl Dehler, the driving force behind the development of the Dehler 30 one design: As the son of the Dehler company founder Willi Dehler, he is passionate about sailing in the blood. For Dehler, it is a significant component of numerous innovations and trend-setting inventions. And the successes speak for themselves: Under Karl's project management, Dehler has already won numerous prestigious awards and has been repeatedly honored and nominated for the titles Boat of the Year and European Boat of the Year. His expertise, competence and above all passion are based above all on years of experience as a still active regatta sailor . In 1984 he won together with Torsten Conradi the world championship title on the db2 positron.
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Offshore legend Knut Frostad on the Dehler 30 one design
Interview with Kunt Frostad on Dehler 30 one design
Hello my name is Knut Frostered I'm the CEO of Navi Co who also owns the brand B&G which is present on this boat behind me. I have a long history in ocean racing in addition to working in the sailboat industry, so I used to be the CEO of the Volvo Ocean Race for eight years and before that I was also participating in the Volvo Ocean Race. Four times around the world twice as a skipper and then some Olympic Games before that, so I have a long history in sailing and am quite passionate about ocean racing.
What Is your overall impression of the boat?
My overall impression of this boat is it's very good I think it's it smells quality there's a lot of really good quality equipment and I think the design is very much in line with the current sort of our thinking and of ocean racing, so it's the first sort of 30 foot boat I've seen that's really looking like it's a 2020 boat. It's so a very good impression of the equipment very good to play impression of the layout I think it looks like the people involved in this project have been spending a lot of time thinking about the details and putting some experience into it.
Which details do you like most?
I think what I like most with this boat I think it gives a feeling it's quite solid and for me racing offshore you know you really have to trust equipment. I like the sail plan a lot it has quite an advanced sail plan, it's very accessible. I like the retractable driveshaft of the propeller. In a small boat like this to the get rid of the sail Drive and the propeller shaft under the water has a big impact on the drag, so it makes the boat a lot faster. I think the general cockpit layout is simple but very functional. It is a functional boat, and it looks easy to sail fast with it.
Why is a one design class useful?
Well I'm a huge fan of one design boats. Those who know me and racing know that that's where I really believe you sailing needs to go. In racing with boats, the alternative to one design is a game where whoever spends the most money has the best chance of winning, and I think that's why one design is what everyone in the end loves. Typically, when you ask racing sailors if they have different boats they all think they have the best boat when they start and when they finish they all want the boat that won. So in the end they all want the same boat. That's why one design is such a fantastic concept and I think this boat to me is the future. It's what sailing needs to be, and it's what sailors like to do. The fact that you race under equal terms means the best sailors are winning and that the sailors are becoming better sailors because they are challenging each other and learning from each other knowing that they have the same boat.
Why is the Dehler 30 one design best suited for Olympia / offshore races?
Well I know there's a few boats that are trying to be to become the Olympic offshore class for world sailing. I think this is a good candidate. To be an Olympic boat you have to be able to function in a lot of conditions. The sailing venues around the world that would be relevant are very, very different. I think the key is that the boat has to be extremely tight on the one design side, and it has to be a quality boat because the boats will be used a lot. In any Olympic participation people are going to train a lot and spend a lot of hours compared to any other racing. There's almost no scene where people are training more than in the Olympic scene.
To me, it looks like the boat is very accurate, and it looks like the finish and the details are very exact. I know they have spent some effort into that and that's important to become an Olympic class. I think that mixed-offshore is a very interesting part of Olympics. I've done both offshore and Olympics, so I know the differences and I think that for me the offshore sailing is the most interesting part of sailing. It's the same intensity as you have with round boat racing, but it's much longer much more an endurance sport, and I've been a big promoter of bringing women into the sport in the Volvo Ocean Race we brought women in and now that's part of the race and I think it's extremely interesting to have that combination in sailing and to be promoter of gender equality. It just makes it a lot more interesting for more countries and more people to follow the sport so that's good.
What do you think of short-handed sailing?
I've done a bit of offshore single-handed sailing not really around the world or anything like that. I think the interesting thing with short-handed sailing is that you have to become a very good sailor in every discipline. You have to be good at trimming, driving, navigating doing the weather, making decisions, and know how to fix the boat. Short-handed sailors in general are in my view the best sailors in the world today because they are really all-round sailors. They are very good at everything on the boat, and they are on a very high level today. It's probably the discipline in sailing that has accelerated the most the last ten years and the absolute best short-handed sailors we have today in François Gabart and Thomas Coville, these guys are in my opinion the best sailors in the world.
What equipment on the Dehler 30od catches your eye?
The equipment dealer have used in this boat this is really high quality and that's really important because when you have one design you should never try to compromise. That's because this is going to be used a lot, and it looks functional to me. They have obviously taken the best instruments that you can get with the plotters and the whole sail set of racing set up from B&G simple but very visible and very accessible. I obviously like a lot to have the multifunction display in the cockpit then you have it accessible at all times. I think it's a functional boat with very good equipment, I'm really impressed with it. The Stealth Drive with the propeller is a cool feature I think. We had that in the Volvo Ocean Race as well with the Volvo 70s.
I think Dehler has found a really good solution to it because it's quite complex to get the propeller up in the hull and make that tight and make it smooth and make it accessible. I just went through with them how they retract and extend the shaft, and it's very quick it seems to work really well. It obviously is a feature that takes away a lot of the drag on the boat, so it's a really strong performance feature, and it's going to make the boat quite a lot faster. Which is absolutely a nice feature and in general the boat feels solid. The cockpit this is large, and it has very accessible trimming functions, so I like it.
Would I sail this boat with my family?
I would absolutely do that, I think that this is a fun boat to sail. I think it's quite easy to sail, the layout this is safe and really very accessible, so it's not a complex boat to bring children or bring your family. I have sailed a lot with my kids and my wife so for them this would be a very fun boat to sail with, and I think it has all the room inside it has a really big space inside. Nice bunks both fore and aft and plenty of space really, so this is a use useful boat. A lot of the things you see inside boats today are not used so much but in this boat you have the space where you need it and plenty of storage so no I think this would be a fun boat to bring the family out with.
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Interview / "The Class30 is a simple and fun boat for crewing, offshore or day sailing"
After an international call for projects for the design of the new Class 30 yacht and 8 applications selected at the beginning of July 2021, the jury finally chose the VPLP/Multiplast duo. Simon Watin, president of the naval architecture firm, tells us more about this new concept and the project as a whole.
With the aim of putting the learning of ocean racing back at the heart of the practice and especially among young people, the UNCL launched in April 2021 a new class of sailboats, the Class30. After a call for projects to determine the future architect of these boats The winner was unveiled on Wednesday 1 er september 2021. The architect/builder duo VPLP/Multiplast will be in charge of the design and construction of this yacht. A total of 8 projects were selected by the jury in early July: 4 French, 2 Italian, 1 American and 1 German.
The preliminary design phase will continue until the end of 2021. A model of the boat will be exhibited in December on the UNCL stand at the Paris Boat Show. The launch of the first boats is scheduled for the 4th quarter of 2022. At the same time, the presentation of a financing plan for the boats for the Clubs will allow the search for financial partners, and even a sponsor for the Class30.
Simon Watin, president of the naval architecture firm VPLP Design , tells us more about the new concept developed for the Class30.
What were the strengths of your project compared to competitors?
We worked on two aspects. An industrial solution with an upstream shipyard and a boat built in medium series with an advanced sales or volume objective. We proposed a joint solution with a view to volume and an attractive price, emphasizing the link between the architect and the shipyard .
We also thought a lot about what this class could be. The values it conveys, the audience it reaches, the way it is used, the possibility of a class sponsor... We thought of it as a real class, with a class dynamic, a new audience with the objective of getting young people back on the water. In the end, we included things that were broader than the purely architectural aspect.
The Class30 will be an eco-designed boat. What do you mean by this?
The eco-design approach goes beyond the choice of equipment and materials. It's also about how to sail as much as possible. This is what is most interesting from an environmental point of view. Why not invest in schools, high schools. This is the kind of broader idea that we have been thinking about. We would like to make a boat that is a bit distinctive and generational. For each generation, we have had iconic sailboats that allowed us to have experiences on the water, in cruising, in racing... Like the Class8, the Muscadet ... We wanted a renewal.
The specifications in terms of budget are tight. At the level of the construction itself, there are technical solutions that exist. Use PET foam on certain parts, why not linen in some places. For the Club version, we are thinking of working with a single supplier of sails with eco-designed specifications and a large volume. On the choice of materials, we will have to arbitrate between eco-construction, price and the need for production and one-design. We have a "design to cost" approach."
Can you introduce us to this new Class30?
There will be two versions Class 30 Club and Class 30 One Design. The first one is a minimalist oriented version without layout with strictly one-design electronics for collective fleets and clubs with the aim of a one-design dynamic. With a notion of offshore which does not really exist at the moment.
The second is an owner oriented version with a competitive IRC rating and performance options. A carbon mast, more freedom on the sails, a little more electronics and layout.
It is the same base with two variations.
The hull is semi-scow with a not completely round nose. It's a mix of the best of both worlds, with power when you're leaning without too much wet surface penalty when you don't need power. We worked on something simple in terms of the deck plan and the interior. It's a smart boat in terms of deck plan ergonomics, with simple and efficient adjustments. The companionway is offset so there is only one roof winch - there are three in all. There is an asymmetrical spinnaker , on a relatively simple bowsprit , a 3D jib trim inspired by multihulls, light and simple to learn the settings, suspended bisafrans. The concept of the fixed keel is inspired by the Figaro 2: simple to remove, simple to repair for club management and to carry in keel/rigging mode.
The general structural and keel concept is simple. This allows in IRC to have a horned mainsail with more surface for example. It is a simple and fun boat, designed for crew (5 to 6 people) or for day sailing or for 48 hours.
In the Club version, there will be frames and a stove. It's an apprenticeship in ocean racing with the comfort of a Figaro. Offshore racing is a different way of racing and not necessarily accessible to crews if you are not an owner.
New Class 30 : The new ocean-going format: small, sporty, affordable
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· 22.05.2022
The initiative for a new offshore regatta class comes from the UNCL (Union Nationale pour la Course au Large), the national association of offshore sailors in France. In order to provide broad international support for the project, the organisation has sought and found solidarity with its association colleagues from the RORC (Royal Ocean Racing Club) in England and the Storm Trysail Club in America. All three organisations ultimately contributed equally to the development of Class 30, the new one-design regatta class.
The triumvirate organised a design competition for the development. 27 projects from nine countries were then submitted, scrutinised and subjected to an extensive selection process. The project from the VPLP office in France was ultimately awarded the contract. The small ocean-going racers are to be built under the supervision of the composite specialists from Multiplast in Vannes.
The Class 30 concept is based on a relatively simple GRP construction with a fixed keel, double rudder blades, aluminium rig and an extendable bowsprit for the gennaker. As the UNCL has recently announced, the Class 30 will be available in two versions: as a club version with simple equipment and reduced on-board technology and as a significantly better equipped version under the name Class 30 One Design. The design has also just been provisionally categorised as CE design category A4, i.e. seaworthy with a crew of four. This apparently applies to both versions, Club and One Design. This means that the Class 30 boats can also take part in the big ocean classics, such as the Rolex Fastnet Race.
The UNCL has also already defined the prices. The Club version of the Class 30 will cost 94,500 euros net, while 132,500 euros will be charged for the One Design version. The prices are net prices plus VAT. This means that the project can obviously not be realised for the basic price originally defined by the initiators. A maximum price of 80,000 euros net was set as the basis for the design competition in 2021. That was before the war in Ukraine and the increasing difficulties with supply chains. A lot has changed since then.
The new Class 30 is now intended to close the gap between the Mini 6.50 and Class 40 ocean racing classes. The initiative to create an international standardised class aims to offer ambitious young sailors an affordable yet attractive platform to enter the sport of ocean racing. According to the international project initiators, the aim is to create a pool of young, committed and highly trained offshore specialists, a reservoir for neo-professionals on their way into the Class 40 or Imoca Open 60 regatta series, for example.
The mould sets in which the hulls and decks of the Class 30 boats will be laminated are apparently currently being built. The ambitious schedule envisages the first ships being delivered by the end of 2022. After that, a new boat is to be completed every week. According to the latest information, 25 orders have apparently already been placed. And there are already concrete plans for an initial, extensive regatta programme in 2023, with the Class 30 set to be a standard class at no fewer than 16 regatta events, including the Fastnet Race and various single-handed and double-handed regattas. The Class 30 boats are also intended to revitalise the idea of the former "Tour de France a Voile". The stage race around France is set to take place again for the first time in 2024.
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The new Class 30 will be completed by the end of March 2022
With the preliminary design study phase drawing to a close, the ground is now being prepared for the construction of the first Class 30, with the next phase of the project underway, which is the development of the detailed construction plans. These will be completed by the end of March 2022.
The new Class 30 design will offer two different specifications; a Club and One Design version, with the Club offering being seen as a tool for training, learning about, and competing on the offshore racing circuit. This new boat is the fruits of an international architecture competition organized by France’s National Offshore Racing Union (UNCL) in partnership with the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), in the UK and the Storm Trysail Club in America. With the constant involvement of the competition winners, the VPLP naval architecture firm and the Multiplast yard.
One of the objectives of the project is for the Class 30 Club boat, to have a competitive ready to sail price tag of under €100,000.
Production set to commence from January 2023
With regards to the build schedule, the study phase has been extended to finalize the tooling and moulds so that construction of the production boats can commence at the beginning of 2023, with the aim of having a few of the boats competing that Easter, either at the Spi Ouest France or the SNIM or at RORC races in the UK . Depending on how the order book evolves, promoters of the production boat will consider in due course whether or not to put in place an additional mould to increase production capacity in France, whilst evaluating the development of a license program overseas.
A boat designed to be container-shipped
In addition to the very contemporary lines and a series of simple and inexpensive solutions, what has come off the drawing board of competition winner VPLP-Multiplast is a truly stellar logistical feat. Indeed, through the possibility of fitting the whole boat and its rig into a 40-foot container was not a prerequisite of the initial specifications, it was quickly viewed as a major benefit in ensuring the best possible distribution of the one-design via both road and sea transport.
The design of a transport cradle is also envisaged with this in mind. In line with the wishes of the project’s stakeholders, particular attention has gone into the pre-manufacture studies of the first prototype to ensure the best possible control of the budget for the production boats, which is a key aspect of the project.
“Managing to combine performance, simplicity and fun with this boat, which aims to connect dinghy sailing and offshore racing, is an extremely motivating challenge for our whole team. Following on from our fine experience on the Figaro 3, it’s another step forward into the world of production monohulls for us.” Simon Watin, VPLP design
A circuit for the Class 30 One Design
The main aim of the class is to set up a sports program enabling sailors – owners and clubs – to get out racing at the highest level as soon as possible on a variety of course types and stretches of water. To this end, the one-design is intended to provide an optimized response to the IRC measurement criteria.
This option will pave the way for an extensive one-design race program both in France , the UK , and overseas, around the cans and offshore. UNCL and RORC are also very keen to quickly schedule a ‘Class 30 Tour’, an event which will serve as a reminder of the project’s suitability and ambition for training and replenishing a whole generation of offshore racing crew and skippers of renown. This Class 30 Tour could travel with crews going back and forth between the English and French coasts.
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Can the new Class 30 One Design restart offshore club racing?
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There is exciting news this week of a newly commissioned design for a non-foiling 30-foot fully crewed offshore racer aimed at reigniting international club level interest in offshore racing – particularly amongst younger mixed sex crews.
The world’s three major offshore racing organisations – France’s Union Nationale pour la Course au Large (UNCL), Britain’s Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), and the US Storm Trysail Club – announced the Class 30 design competition back in April 2020.
The competition’s key criteria were for a 9.0 to 9.6-metre one-design yacht, with a fun, modern and stable eco-design concept, that could be sailed by a crew of five or six people on multi-day races. A key tenet of the new design was a final budget that would be affordable to the majority of sailing and yacht clubs around the world.
Other key features of the new design were:
• A boat that is great to sail while seated comfortably at the helm or out on the rail, on a hull which is not too wet, with a large cockpit for carrying out manoeuvres in crewed format • A powerful and versatile hull for a boat which is evolutionary on every point of sail • A light, effective and accessible deck layout to prioritise dynamic trimming and favour learning within crewed sailing • Significant focus on eco-design, with the overall consideration of the construction as well as the uses and manner of sailing
Designers were required to come up with two versions of their designs: a Class 30 Club edition with a particularly competitive ready-to-sail introductory price; and the full Class 30 One Design – featuring a carbon mast, upgraded electronics, and other performance enhancing features – geared towards owners keen to race in a one-design or IRC category.
An initial batch of 25 applications were submitted from designers all around the world. This list was pared down to eight designs – four French, two Italian, one American and one German – and then in July this year to a final shortlist of three, including:
• An Italian project conceived by Matteo Polli featuring an elaborate design based on a scow-type hull, built from bio-based materials and recyclable resins. This solution was judged to be highly innovative and attractive, however the lack of feedback regarding the use of such novel materials and their high cost put the application at a slight disadvantage. • The proposal from Farr Yacht Design was based on the Farr X2 – a top-of-the-range boat dedicated to shorthanded offshore racing, the build process for which is just starting in the Philippines. Farr’s adaptation of this design for the Class 30 project brief had great appeal, however setting up a European-based production facility was adjudged to be a barrier in terms of expense.
The winning design from the VPLP / Multiplast partnership is a very modern looking yacht featuring the type of semi-scow bow that is becoming popular in the larger Class 40 fleet. The scow bow concept provides great stability and substantial dynamic buoyancy and the new design reportedly includes a powerful sail plan, highly refined ergonomics, an uncluttered yet well-equipped deck layout, together with a simple yet comprehensive interior structure.
VPLP will now begin a preliminary design study which is likely to last until the end of 2021. A scale model of the new boat will be on display this December on the UNCL Stand at the Nautic Paris boat show 2021. Based on keen interest from several enthusiastic owners the launch of the first production boats is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2022.
In the meantime, once the cost of the Club version is confirmed the class will begin a search for financial partners or perhaps a title sponsor for the Class 30 as a whole. From autumn onwards, presentations of the Class 30 project are scheduled to do the rounds in various Clubs.
For more information about the Class 30 One Design email [email protected]
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L30's founder is Rodion Luka, Ukrainian 49er World Champion and Olympic Silver Medalist. The L30 with its active and growing fleets globally was adopted as a World Sailing International Class in 2022. They are manufactured in Hungary at Code Yachts, in Ukraine and, soon, in the USA and there are already dealers in six countries. The World Championship is raced in a new, stunning location every year.
At L30 we juggle promoting the L30 as a luxury daysailer, offshore double-handed racer and one-design sportsboat! An image is always better than a thousand words; so please browse our photos and social media that paint a picture of the L30 in its three forms. Call or message now to discuss the L30!
The L30 combines good all-round offshore performance, easy manoeuvrability, and strict One Design, while being affordable & comfortable with families in mind.
Developed perfectly in all details:
- Equipped with Trim Tab for more performance sailing upwind, and to facilitate downwind sailing in strong breeze;
- The hull, deck and internal structures are built in vinylester resin and glass in vacuum bagged infusion technology and sandwich construction with PVC foam; and
- The L30 has a lifting keel with lead bulb and two lifting rudder blades with a custom steering system and two steering zones.
The speed record of 24.7 knots was achieved in rough sea conditions and 34 knots true wind speed and the L30 performs exceptionally well in light wind as well - showing 2.8 knots boat speed in 1.9 knots true wind speed.
While performance is at the forefront, the L30 has the comfort of a cruising vessel. There are two sleeping births, galley kitchen, a spacious head on the star board with marine toilet, sink and shower, settee as well as stowage lockers on both sides of the saloon.
The L30 has no no need for crane lifting. The double-axle self-propelled transport trailer (custom-designed for this boat) has an independent power system with hydraulic drive of the wheels. It allows for easy movement of the boat at splashing or storage locations.
The L30 boat concept was developed by Rodion Luka who has 35 years of experience in One Design racing. His long line of experience includes Olympic medalist (2004), Worlds Champion (2005) in 49er Class and Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009 participant.
Rodin collaborated with Andrej Justin, designer of RC44 to make this outstanding boat. The L30 has been tested since November 2015, and Sydney Marine Brokerage are proud to be the exclusive Australian distributors.
For more on the technical caracteristics head to L30 Class Design , and if you're interested in seeing designer Rodion Luka take owner Martin Nunn through a detailed walk through of the features and test sail visit L30 YouTube .
The L30 boat concept was developed by Rodion Luka who has 35 years of experience in One Design racing. His long line of experience includes Olympic medalist (2004), Worlds Champion (2005) in 49er Class and Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009 participant. Rodin collaborated with Andrej Justin, designer of RC44 to make this outstanding boat. The L30 has been tested since November 2015, and Sydney Marine Brokerage are proud to be the exclusive Australian distributors.
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Designed around 1974, the traditionally styled Catalina 30 remains extremely popular with cruisers, due to its wide and deep hull creating exceptional volume above and below decks and for its stability under sail. It was offered in standard and tall rig configurations, each with a bowsprit option. Shoal, wing and deep fin keels were offered for varying performance. It offers more space than a typical 34′ boat. There are seven full adult berths, 6′ 4″ headroom and large storage areas under the settees, v-berth, q-berth and in the three cockpit lockers.
There is a large anchor locker in the forepeak. With a huge companionway hatch and large forward hatch, the boat is well ventilated and bright inside. Over the years, many changes were made to fabrics, decorative materials, trim, colors and fashion, and the boat has remained remarkably appealing. The hull Catalina 30 deckhouse, windows and sheer line still define the entire Catalina family of boats.
The original or Mark I model was built from 1975 to 1986 and features the straight cockpit designed for tiller steering and end-boom main sheeting. This model has been widely modified and updated by the owners and improved by the factory with a skeg, a balanced rudder, mid-boom (cabin-top) main sheeting. and pedestal/ wheel steering. It typically had wire-rope external halyards lead to mast winches. The early Yanmar, Universal 5411 and Atomic-4 engines were phased out in favor of the 3-cylinder Universal M-25 diesels during the middle 80s. Design deficiencies with the chain plates (bulkheads) and rudder were eliminated in the late 1970’s production models. Upgrade kits for most of these changes are available from the factory.
The updated Mark II was built from Sept 1986 until 1993 and featured a T-shaped cockpit mold with wide flat coamings and oriented totally to pedestal steering. Halyards were moved inside the mast and lead back to the cockpit. The M-25 became the only engine option in Oct 1988. During this production period, the original SeaWard blocks and Nicro mainsheet gear were replaced by Garhauer equipment. The curved traveler was flattened using more Garhauer equipment. More optional equipment became standard and more opening ports were added, included in the midship hull. The new wing keel option was introduced in Nov 1986. It became standard on the newer Mark III.
The Mark III was introduced in 1994. The broader Mark III stern has a walk-thru transom with boarding/swim platform which takes advantage of the original split backstay. The cockpit is now even more comfortable than ever with wider coamings for outboard seating and new observation seats built into the stern rail. Low maintenance materials have been used extensively to give you more time to enjoy your C-30. New stainless steel traveler supports improve visibility and reduce friction on halyards. The galley has been made even larger with new custom countertop surfaces, more cupboards and drawers, and a dish and cup storage rack. The varnished interior teak cabin surfaces are accented by polished brass light fixtures. Natural light has been increased through the addition of 3 fixed ports in the hull.
Catalina MARK III shares the under body and rig of earlier Catalina 30’s and is eligible to participate in Catalina 30 One Design events and Class Association activities. Mechanical and electrical components remain essentially the same throughout the entire production run. An electrical cable upgrade (cockpit to engine) eliminates some low voltage and charging problems in all three models. Universal, PAR, Seaward (Hillerange), EDSON, and LEWMAR brands are used almost exclusively. Hood and Scheafer furling gear has been standard. Since 1990, Garhauer Marine, has supplied all of the topside rigging and running gear.
Now out of production, last produced at about a dozen per year, the venerable C30 is now the oldest model in the Catalina Yachts family, having the longest production life of over 25 years and nearly 6500 hulls. (A redesigned C22 has been produced since 1995). A MARK IV change was planned in 1997, but was developed as an entirely new boat, the C310 which appeared at the Atlantic City Sail Expo in Feb 1999. The Catalina 30 was inducted into the Sail America Hall of Fame in 2001.
The last Catalina 30 was #6454 5/15/08 – Sold to Catalina Yacht Anchorage out of Channel Islands. Catalina introduced the C309 as the follow-on design for the C30 marketing concept.
During its long production run, the C30 was built in four rigging configurations and three major models or styles. There are three types of keels; the original 5′ 3″ deep keel is still preferred for all-around performance where water depth is no problem. The early 4′ 5″ shoal keel has been replaced by the modern 3′ 10″ deep wing keel. According to the factory, all hulls share the same dimensions and overall weight.
The rigging configurations are the original standard rig (STD), the standard with a bowsprit, a tall rig and the tall mast rig with a bowsprit (TRBS). The bowsprits add about 32 inches to the “J” measurement of the sail plan and the tall mast adds 24 inches to the “I” of the sail plan. The tall mast also has a boom or “E” measurement that is 6 inches longer. The standard boat without the bowsprit is popular along the Pacific coast while the predominant tall rig with bowsprit is the choice in every other sailing area.
The Catalina 30 is widely raced in several large west coast one-design fleets. Otherwise it is a favorite club racer/cruiser in PHRF fleets across the country. The C30 one-design class rules closely follow the PHRF guidelines to lower the costs of competition.
The PHRF ratings split between the standard (STD) and tall rig (TRBS) is usually 18-24 seconds per mile. This wide difference is not supported by most C30 sailors (who know better) and the national one-design rules keep them in separate racing classes. The boat is an excellent performer in flatter water and ocean swells. The sail plan is powerful but the broad hull entry doesn’t slice through choppy or tossed seas as well as some of its contemporaries. The masthead genoas are large, and the main has a moderately tall aspect. That popular 1970’s design theme calls for a spinnaker for off-wind sailing.
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Noticeably, from July 14th to 20th, the 'Demo Class 30 Tour' project, a 5-day race open to crews will start from Lorient. Also, a 'Grand Finale Class 30' over 4 days is scheduled for Two-Handed, as well as for crewed yachts, at Lorient or La Trinité. The preliminary racing programme for England and USA will be completed later.
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This is the first production model sailboat built from a recyclable composite material. By integrating the durability criteria from sailboat racing class rules, as well as equipment carefully selected and designed for intensive offshore use, the Sun Fast 30 One Design marks a major advance toward more environmentally responsible sailing.
The Class 30 sailboat, a project launched by the UNCL, now the racing pole of the Yacht Club de France, the RORC in the United Kingdom and the Storm Trysail Club in the United States, to revitalize access to ocean racing, will finally be built by the Jeanneau yard. ... A joint bid from VPLP Design and Multiplast won the international call for ...
Class 30 Club: a basic version that is simplified yet high-performance, ... The 2024 edition had 53 boats racing from Harwich to Scheveningen The Royal Ocean Racing Club's North Sea Race is hosted by the Royal Harwich Yacht Club in association with the East Anglian Offshore Racing Association, ...
Eight Dehler 30 OD have raced against each other in the Dehler 30 OD class without any additional rating. When: 08/05/2024 - 13/05/2024. For details go to the baltic500 web ... The aim of the class association is to promote recreational and competitive sail racing with the Dehler 30 one design yachts under the management of the class association.
_ After an international call for projects for the design of the new Class 30 yacht and 8 applications selected at the beginning of July 2021, the jury finally chose the VPLP/Multiplast duo. Simon Watin, president of the naval architecture firm, tells us more about this new concept and the project as a whole.
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These will be completed by the end of March 2022. The new Class 30 design will offer two different specifications; a Club and One Design version, with the Club offering being seen as a tool for training, learning about, and competing on the offshore racing circuit. This new boat is the fruits of an international architecture competition ...
The newly commissioned Class 30 One Design is a non-foiling 30-foot fully crewed offshore racer aimed at reigniting international club level interest in offshore racing - particularly amongst younger mixed sex crews. ... • The proposal from Farr Yacht Design was based on the Farr X2 - a top-of-the-range boat dedicated to shorthanded ...
I was thinking a Class 30 should be something bigger and faster than a Mini 6.5, but significantly easier to handle and afford than a Class 40. The boats should be designed for double or singlehanded offshore racing, and designed to keep the costs for a competitive campaign under, I dunno, let's say $300K UDS (about 1/3 of a Class 40).
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The FAST 30 Class. In the US, there are a bunch of dead one-design 30-footers - C&C 30 OD (over 20 built), Farr 30 (over 200 built worldwide), Henderson 30, Lutra 30, FarEast 28r & 31r, Farr 280, and more. Add in some of the other similar classes like Antrim 27's, Flying Tiger 10's, GP26's, Melges 32's and there's a pretty big ...
L30's founder is Rodion Luka, Ukrainian 49er World Champion and Olympic Silver Medalist. The L30 with its active and growing fleets globally was adopted as a World Sailing International Class in 2022. They are manufactured in Hungary at Code Yachts, in Ukraine and, soon, in the USA and there are already dealers in six countries. The World Championship is raced in a new, stunning location every ...
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The L30 has been tested since November 2015, and Sydney Marine Brokerage are proud to be the exclusive Australian distributors. The L30 boat concept was developed by Rodion Luka who has 35 years of experience in One Design racing. His long line of experience includes Olympic medalist (2004), Worlds Champion (2005) in 49er Class and Volvo Ocean ...
The New York 30 (NY-30) is a monohull sailboat designed by Nathanael Greene Herreshoff in 1904 as a class for the New York Yacht Club. [1] It was the first one-design class designed for the Universal Rule of yacht measurement: "It is the first model I have worked on to be under the 1/4 beam length [Universal Rule] measurements, and I am well ...
The International Catalina 30 Association was established in 1974 for furthering the enjoyment of ownership of a Catalina 30/309 and to promote a community of enthusiasts of one of the most successful yachts built in America. The Association is supported by Catalina Yachts and publishes articles of interest to members in the " Mainsheet ...
Boats such as C&C 30, FarEast 28r, Farr 280, Farr 30 with sprits, Flying Tiger 10, GP26, Henderson 30, Lutra 30, MC31, Melges 32, and others Fast 30 Sailing Class for High Performance 30's. Light displacement racing sailboats with sprits.
Catalina 30 has been one of the most successful yachts ever built in America. After its introduction in 1974 it still remains to be one of the most popular sail boats. ... The C30 one-design class rules closely follow the PHRF guidelines to lower the costs of competition. The PHRF ratings split between the standard (STD) and tall rig (TRBS) is ...
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NY-30 Class Association Homepage. 07.07.07 Amorita's Unlucky Day (the film) The New York Thirty Class Association Celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 2005. The original fleet was comprised of 18 yachts, history and current status of the yachts are detailed in this website.
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