O'PEN SkiffLogo used for the O'PEN Skiff since the name change in 2019.
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Designer | Vitali Design |
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Location | International |
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Year | 2006 |
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Design | One-Design |
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Name | O'PEN Skiff |
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Crew | 1 |
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Crew | 1 |
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Type | Monohull |
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Construction | Polyethelene |
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Hull weight | 45 kg (99 lb) |
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LOA | 2,750 mm (9 ft 0 in) |
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LWL | 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m) |
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Beam | 1,140 mm (3 ft 9 in) |
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Keel/board type | Daggerboard |
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Mast length | 3,900 mm (12 ft 10 in) |
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Mainsail area | 4.5 m2 (48 sq ft) |
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D-PN | 115.3 |
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O'PEN Skiff sailors participate in a light-wind race in France.
The O'PEN Skiff, formerly known as the O’PEN Bic is a single handed sailboat designed for younger sailors. Developed by Bic Sport and Vitali Design, the boat was launched in 2006. It is an International Class, as recognized by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF). The ideal weight for a user of this boat is 30 kg (66 lb)–65 kg (143 lb), but it can accommodate up to 90 kg (200 lb), making it suitable for children and young teens. Originally named the O’pen Bic for 13 years, its name was changed on August 21, 2019 to O’PEN Skiff.
Components
Hull
The thermoformed polyethylene hull is self-draining. In the event of a capsize or shipping water by some other means, the water flows down the angled floor of the hull and out of the open Hull (water unit).
Mast
The two part, 2.1 kilograms (4.6 lb), O'pen Bic mast is made of a fiberglass epoxy composite. The boom is made of aluminum. These hold a 4.5 m2 sail made of K.Film - Polyester, with full-length battens of adjustable tension. A smaller, 3.8 m2 sail made only of Dacron (polyester) is also available. The rig is interchangeable with that of the Optimist.
Daggerboard
The O'pen Bic uses a composite epoxy daggerboard, with a shock cord strap to hold it in place. The removable rudder is adjustable, with separate lines to raise and lower it, The rudder blade is composite epoxy, while the tiller and tiller extension are aluminum. If detached from the hull completely, the rudder-tiller will sink.
Events
Open World championship
Open Under 19 World championship
Open Under 16 World championship
Open Under 15 World championship
Open Under 13 World championship
Open Under 12 World championship
See also
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Dinghies under 15 ft | |
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Dinghies under 20 ft | |
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Dinghies 20 ft or over | |
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Multihulls | |
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World Sailing centreboard classes | |
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World Sailing keelboat classes | |
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World Sailing yacht classes | |
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World Sailing multihull classes | |
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World Sailing windsurfer classes | |
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World Sailing kiteboarding classes |
- IKA Open
- IKA Formula Kite
- IKA Twin Top Racing
- IKA Twin Top Freestyle
- IKA Twin Top Kitefoil
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IRSA remote-control classes | |
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Former World Sailing classes | |
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