Splash (dinghy)

The Splash is a single-handed sailing dinghy. It was designed by Roel Wester, a successful OK sailor, for young people aged 13 to 18 years who have outgrown the optimists.

The Splash is produced in the Netherlands. Around 3,500 boats are in use worldwide in 2007. The sail area is 5.5 square meters, the weight is 55 kg. The Splash is an organization recognized by the International Sailing Federation ISAF International " one-design class." The cockpit offers sufficient freedom of movement and go horseback riding.

The Splash as an international class sailing since 2000 open world championships ( Worlds ) in different countries in the past, often with more than 150 participants, currently with about 70 participants. To participate in any particular qualification regattas are to contest. However, there is in most countries instead of a sighting in which the sailors' skill and good command of the regatta rules must be proven. The National Association shall, in accordance with these criteria, the sailors and sailors fixed as participants at the Worlds. Through the open Worlds also very young sailors can have their first experience in major international regattas. 2008 Worlds was in Tavira (Portugal ), 2009 in the United Kingdom, New Zealand, 2010 and 2011 in the Czech Republic. In Germany there are already more than 50 boats, 33 of which the German Sailing Association ( DSV) are registered. Since the beginning of 2006, the Class Association, founded in 2004 SKOG, Splash classes Organisation eV Germany, also an associate member in the DSV and thus recognized. As a Yardstick - - In Germany, most races will be sailed together with other classes.

Since autumn 2013 the concept of Splash was developed. It seems the previous Splash ago as an international class of boat as Splash Blue and a training version with a smaller sail than Splash Green. Splash Red is a variant that should be distinguished by a larger laminate sails and eliminating the age limit substantially.