Portsmouth Yardstick of 775 compares with a Tornado at 693 and a Hurricane 5.9 at 691. It is in the same league as the Hobbie 18, faster than a Dart 18 and will normally sail better than handicap in winds up to F3 while holding its own up to F5

Daggerboards for high efficiency and superb pointing

Flexible mast with loose footed main. Adjustments to outhaul, downhaul, kicker and lower shrouds. With a full cut sail this gives terrific scope for control of sail shape

Trapeze for the ultimate sailing challenge

Una rig for simplicity of sail handling (13 sqm sail area)

Superb quality, ultimate strength at minimum weight, wooden boats built by Gary Piper, National Champion 1996, 1997, 1998 & 1999; price for a complete boat, fully fitted and ready to race £ 6600

Plans available for the skilled home builder

Glass/sandwich hulls will be available to order for those who want a lower maintenance boat. These will be to the National Champions hull design and are expected to fully competitive with wooden boats. Price TBD (see the dinghy show at Crystal Palace in 2000)

No single hander quite like it for performance, exhilaration, challenge

Can rival the performance of any other cat, regularly winning regattas

No crew problems

Easy to rig and launch single-handed

Full sail control requires skill to get the most from the boat

18ft waterline means good handling in sea conditions

Trailer fully assembled

Very light weight (hulls and cross beams 60kg minimum)

Can be sailed for fun two up

Hulls 'one design' but flexibility in the design of rig

Single handed National 'A' class cat, trapeze and una rig with PY of 775

Length 5.49m (18ft)

Beam 2.29m (7ft 6in)

Sail Area 13sqm

Mast Height 7.93m (26ft)

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