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1. Dangly Pole
Flown to windward and leeward. Great for getting the most out of the jib
downwind.
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7. Controls
Have the
controls you need where you need them.
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2. Paint
Cool paint jobs
are all part of the fun and help make the 12s individual
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8. Hull Weight
Carbon / glass foam sandwich. 78kG all up inc. board & mast. makes the 12
responsive and easy to manage on the shore
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3. Carbon Mast
Amazing
dynamic performance. They loose power quickly when gusts hit and power back
up rapidly when they go.
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9. Jib
At ~2.2m2 it
can easily be handled by youngsters. The tight sheeting angle means
fantastic pointing ability.
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4. Boom
Light carbon boom
means the sail isn't weighed down in light winds. It also doesn't hurt so
much if it hits you on the head.
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10. Centre Board
A
better option than a daggerboard if you are sailing inland or on estuaries.
Makes launching easier too.
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5. Sail Area
Actual
area is ~10.4m2 (measured is 8.4m2). A good amount of
sail area for a mum/dad son/daughter combo or light couples.
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11. Double Bottom
The raised floor means the boat stays nice and dry whilst you are sailing.
The under floor bulk head stiffen the boat
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6. Hull Shape
Low drag
is great for light winds, 2m width provides maximum power, rounded hull
makes them responsive.
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12. The People
Are what
make the class. The 12s sailors are friendly and always happy to provide
advice. Come and join us!
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