Formula 18 (Sailing)

The Formula 18 ( F18 ) is a class of boat for sport multihulls, from different manufacturers. In this class national championships, held European and World Championships. It is a so-called Grenzmaßklasse. To achieve comparability, and thus enable the yacht racing, the following measurements were determined:

  • Length: 5.52 m (18 feet)
  • Width: 2.60 m
  • Sail area in Mainsail: 17 m²
  • Sail area in the headsail ( jib ) in a
  • Sail area of the gennaker in a
  • Minimum weight: 180 kg ( sail boat ready )
  • Minimum weight of the rudder system: 3.0 kg
  • Maximum weight of Swords: 5,5 kg

In addition, the use of a trapeze gear for both helmsman and the foredeck is possible. In addition, a gennaker can be set before the wind, and on Raumschotkursen.

The F18 class is next to the tornado one of the most popular Olympic boat classes. Their advantages are the relatively low cost, and yet easy to manage size. This makes the boat very versatile because they are suitable for the use of race as well as the one-handed recreational sailing. Another advantage is the large spread, which usually leads to large numbers of participants in regattas. In addition, the 18 foot catamarans offer compared to smaller already a very high speed potential, so they are designed for up to 32 knots (60 km / h).

Formula 18 catamarans and their manufacturers are:

  • Capricorn - Australian High Performance Catamarans ( AHPC )
  • Cirrus - Boulogne Conception Marine
  • Dart Hawk - France Catamaran
  • Eagle 18 - Cat barn
  • Hobie Tiger, Hobie Wildcat - Hobie Cat
  • Inter 18, INTER2, Infusion - Nacra
Tornado (sailboat) Knot (unit) North American Catamaran Racing Association
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