An evolution from the 49er high performance skiff is the 49er FX. Designed for women, the 49er FX features highly efficient upwind sails and a new spinnaker design that allows the skiff to compete with the larger 49er in most conditions. Designed in 2012 by Julian Bethwaite and Mackay Boats, the 49er FX made its […]
Designed by Julian Bethwaite in 1996, the 49er high performance sailing skiff is an Olympic grade twin trapeze boat. It features solid wings which generate massive righting moment and make the skiff easier to sail than others on the market. The 49er’s hull offers minimal resistance with no noticeable speed hump due to its lightweight […]
We are pleased to reveal a variety of new Ovington branded merchandise, including a brand new ILCA range of clothing, which is now in stock and available to purchase from our website. Plus, you can grab a 10% discount on all T-shirts order in July! Ovington Boats now stocks new ILCA caps, which are celebrating […]
We are proud to offer two comprehensive rollaway packages featuring a race-ready 29er as well as spare parts for the UK’s best youth class single trapeze rig. The 29er benefits from a fully established, active world-wide racing circuit. Backed up by Ovington’s worldwide dealer network, this allows sailors to get boats and spares easily, no […]
It has been announced that the Youth Sailing World Championships will be held in Oman in 2021. The event has been scheduled from 11-18 December 2021 and will be held at the top-class sporting venue, Mussanah Sports City. Mussanah Sports City boasts high-quality sailing conditions year-round, and temperatures in December are expected to be around […]
“I just wanted to say a big thanks for giving me the opportunity of having my own brand new ILCA. I have learnt so much already since I got the boat on the 12th of April, just one day before my 16th birthday. “I couldn’t have asked for a better birthday present and I won’t forget […]
ILCA was designed by Bruce Kirby & Ian Bruce in 1969 and today stands as the world’s most popular racing dinghy for both adults and youth. Ovington Boats is proud to offer many packages featuring this internationally renowned Olympic class racing sailboat. The ILCA Is a 4.2 metre single-handed racing dinghy. It requires tactical excellence […]
A great report from Charlie Pickering, an Ovington Academy sailor, as he tries out his new ILCA in Sidmouth: Wednesday 21st April – North Easterly light winds: Flat sea, bright and sunny evening, great conditions for our first race. Seven Lasers on the water this evening, making for a good, competitive race. One laser capsized […]
We are pleased to announce that Musto, the world leading technical clothing brand, has once again renewed its longstanding contract with the Musto Skiff Class Association (MSCA) for a further five years. Ovington Boats holds the exclusive worldwide rights to build and distribute the Musto Skiff boat, and the sponsorship from Musto supports the boat’s […]
Great report from Tom, one of our young academy sailors, as he gets to grips with his new Ovington ILCA.
