Classes Sailed

Laser 1

The Laser is a single handed racing dinghy. It forms one of the larger fleets at Welton and is a very popular class world wide. The class also boast the largest membership of a class association in the world. From Olympic sailing to club level the “One Design” rules ensure that is the helms ability not their budget that wins races.

The basic design is available with 3 sail plans, the Radial Rig and the 4.7 rig. are both small sail plans to help junior and less energetic sailors compete in this exciting class.

Crew:
Racing: 1
Cruising: 1 or 2
Ideal Crew weight – 60+Kg
Rig: Una – 7.06m2 sail plan
Typical Number Racing:5 – 7
Approximate Number at Club:10
Class Association:

Laser Radial

The Laser Radial is a variant of the Laser Class, but numerous enough in its own right to have its own racing program at Events. Basically the same Hull as the laser the Radial has a smaller sail plan to make the boat more suitable to lighter crews and the more experienced Juniors. We regularly have 3 or 4 racing at Welton.

Another variant of the Laser, that like the Radial has a reduced sail plan is the Laser 4.7. The 4.7 is more suited to even lighter crews or less experienced sailors.

Crew:
Racing: 1
Cruising: 1 or 2
Ideal Crew weight – 55 – 70Kg
Rig: Una – 5.76m2 sail plan
Typical Number Racing:2 -3
Approximate Number at Club: 5 – 7
Class Association:

Streaker

The Streaker is a single handed racing dinghy. It forms one of the larger fleets at Welton. It offers lively racing performance, in a broad range of conditions, belying its relatively modest handicap

Crew:
Racing:1
Cruising:1 or 2
Rig: Una
Typical Number Racing: 5 – 7
Approximate Number at Club: 10
Class Association:

Topper

The Topper is a single handed dinghy popular for Juniors. Its rugged construction and not over powering rig make it is a good training boat. The Club includes some Toppers in our fleet of Club Boats.

Crew:
Racing: 1
Cruising: 1
Rig: Una
Typical Number Racing:2 -3
Approximate Number at Club:5
Class Association:

Enterprise

The Enterprise is a long established Racing Class. It has “One Design” rules so in theory older boats can be raced competitively against the newest. While suitable for novices, it can offer the experts some very tactical racing.

Crew:
Racing: 2
Cruising: 2 or 3
Rig: Bermudan – No Spinnaker
Typical Number Racing: 1-2
Approximate Number at Club: 3-4
Class Association:

Pico

The Pico is a versatile one or two man dinghy from the same stable as the Laser. It can be rigged in either an Una or Bermudan format. The Pico is popular for Juniors and Teaching as it is both easy and fun to sail. The Club has several Picos in our fleet of Club Boats

Crew:
Racing – Una: 1
Racing – Bermudan: 2
Cruising: 1 or 2
Rig: Una or Bermudan
Typical Number Racing: 2 or 3
Approximate Number at Club: 5
Class Association:

Scorpion

The Scorpion is a two man hiking performance dinghy,

Crew:
Racing: 2
Cruising: 2
Rig: Bermudan with conventional Spinnaker
Typical Number Racing: 1 – 2
Approximate Number at Club: 1 – 2
Class Association:

Wayfarer

The Wayfarer is a larger 2 man or family dinghy. It is suitable for Racing and family cruising. We have a couple that regularly sail at Welton

Crew:
Racing: 2
Cruising: 2-4
Rig: Bermudan with conventional Spinnaker
Typical Number Racing: 1 – 2
Approximate Number at Club: 1 – 2
Class Association:

Miracle

The Miracle is a family friendly class with a growing racing scene. Originally conceived as a larger version of the Mirror, it is now very much a class in its own right.

Crew:
Racing: 2
Cruising: 1 or 2
Rig: Bermudan
Typical Number Racing: 5 – 7
Approximate Number at Club: 10
Class Association: