Spotlight on: The International 14

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Designed in the early 20th century, the International 14 is a high-performance development skiff that has remained at the forefront of global dinghy racing development since its inception. It is a fast, exciting double-handed dinghy with a long history. The International 14 is a 14-foot twin trapeze racing dinghy that has evolved from wooden hulls […]

Spotlight on: The Musto Single-handed, High-performance Skiff

Designed in 2000 by Dr Joachim Happrecht, The Musto Skiff is an award-winning, single handed trapeze dinghy. It features wide racks which offer a wide competitive sailor weight range, from 70-95kg, whilst providing ample leverage. The Musto Skiff is easy to drive due to the lightweight (55kg) hull and because it is powered by a […]

Spotlight on: The VX One High Performance Keelboat

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The VX One is a high performance sportsboat that can be sailed by either two or three people at a wide variety of weights. Designed in 2011 by Brian Bennett with ordinary racing sailors in mind, this double handed keelboat is light, easy to handle and a very enjoyable class to sail. The VX One […]

Spotlight on: The 49er FX High Performance Skiff

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 […]

Spotlight on: The 49er High Performance Skiff

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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 […]

Spotlight on: The 29er High Performance Skiff

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 […]

Spotlight on: The ILCA racing dinghy

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 […]