Flying Eleven
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| Boat | |
|---|---|
| Crew | 2 |
| Hull | |
| Hull weight | 39 kg (86 lb) |
| LOA | 3.3 m (11 ft) |
| Beam | 1.33 m (4 ft 4 in) |
| Sails | |
| Mainsail area | 6.04 m2 (65.0 sq ft) |
| Jib/genoa area | 2.51 m2 (27.0 sq ft) |
| Spinnaker area | 4.46 m2 (48.0 sq ft) |
The Flying Eleven is an Australian boat designed as a high-performance racing skiff suitable for 12- to 18-year-olds.[1]
High performance sailing has become more prominent for dinghy sailors with the appearance of 49ers as an Olympic class. The Flying Eleven is considered a "stepping stone" in the transition between junior classes such as the Manly Junior or Sabot and prepares young sailors for higher classes.[2]
In 2006, the Winning Appliances National Championships featuring flying elevens was expected to bring 90 entrants to Lake Macquarie.[2] In 2019, the national flying eleven regatta hosted by Port Stephens Sailing and Aquatic Club was expected to attract 42 boats.[1]
References
- ^ a b Elias, Charlie (10 January 2019). "Juniors get into sailing". Port Stephens Examiner. ProQuest 2165294102. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
- ^ a b Rothfield, Mark (6 January 2006). "Home waters could be the key; On the water with Mark Rothfield and Simon Walker". Newcastle Herald. ProQuest 365089053. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
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