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Dinghy

DaySailer

dinghy

An easy, stable centreboarder from 1958 built for family sailing and club racing without needing a crane to launch it.

LOA
5.18
M
YEAR DESIGNED
1958
DESIGNER
Uffa Fox and George O'Day
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Technical Data

Specifications

LOA
5.18
M
Beam
1.91
M
Draft
1.14
M
Hull Weight
261
KG
Crew Min
1
Crew Max
3
Year Designed
1958
Mainsail Area
9.77
M²
Jib Area
4.22
M²
Spinnaker Area
15.7
M²
Class Profile

Class Facts & History

Category
Dinghy
Type
dinghy
Designer
Uffa Fox and George O'Day
Class Association
Day Sailer Association

History

Uffa Fox and George O'Day drew the DaySailer in 1958 for sailors who wanted a boat that was easy to trailer and easy to race, without the commitment of a cabin cruiser. O'Day Corporation built it through the 1970s, and it's now built by Cape Cod Shipbuilding, with over 10,000 hulls on the water.

Sailing Characteristics

The DaySailer sits comfortably between a beginner boat and a true racing dinghy, stable enough for a family outing but with enough sail area and a proper spinnaker to make club racing worthwhile. Its self-bailing cockpit and simple rig keep it low maintenance for owners who sail more than they tinker.

Racing Context

Fleets race across North America and Brazil under the Day Sailer Association, with Junior North American Championships held annually and a steady base of club-level regattas.

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