Javelin dinghy (Australasia)
Class symbol | |
| Boat | |
|---|---|
| Crew | 2 |
| Trapeze | single |
| Hull | |
| Hull weight | 150 lbs (70 kg) |
| LOA | 14 ft (4.267 m) |
| Beam | 5 ft 8 in (1.727 m) |
| Sails | |
| Mainsail area | 125 ft2 (11.6 m2) |
| Jib/genoa area | 50 ft2 (4.3 m2) |
| Spinnaker area | 200ft2 (18.6 m2) |
| Racing | |
| D-PN | 97.5 |
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The Javelin is a high-performance skiff type dinghy sailed in Australia and New Zealand. The class was founded by designer John Spencer in 1961. Spencer also founded the Cherub Class. It is 14 feet long, sporting a large sail area, single trapeze and asymmetrical spinnaker. The Javelin is a development class, meaning that boats vary in shape within a framework of rules, rather than being all built to the same design. Bruce Farr is another well-known designer who drew successful Javelins.
Its 70 kg (150 lb) hull, and efficient sail plan allow it to exceed speeds of 25 knots and provide fleet racing.