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Dinghy

Open Bic

dinghy

A single-handed youth skiff from 2006 with an open transom and no bailer needed, built to get kids planing straight after the Optimist.

LOA
2.74
M
YEAR DESIGNED
2006
DESIGNER
Vitali Design
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Technical Data

Specifications

LOA
2.74
M
Beam
1.09
M
Draft
0.8
M
Hull Weight
45
KG
Crew Min
1
Crew Max
1
Year Designed
2006
Mainsail Area
4.5
M²
Jib Area
0
M²
Spinnaker Area
0
M²
Class Profile

Class Facts & History

Category
Dinghy
Type
dinghy
Designer
Vitali Design
Class Association
World Sailing International Class (O'pen Bic/Skiff Class)

History

Vitali Design drew the Open Bic in 2006 for Bic Sport, and World Sailing recognised it as an international class in 2008. Renamed the O'pen Skiff in 2019 after TAHE Outdoors bought the brand, it has become the standard next step for sailors moving on from the Optimist, with around 8,000 hulls built.

Sailing Characteristics

The open transom drains itself after a capsize, so there is no bailing and no drama getting back racing. Two rig sizes, 4.5 square metres and a smaller 3.8 square metre option, let clubs match the boat to a younger or lighter sailor without buying a different hull.

Racing Context

World Sailing runs U13 and U17 divisions internationally, with strong fleets across Europe, the US and Australia feeding a busy circuit of youth regattas and world championships.

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