O'pen BIC
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| Development |
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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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| Boat |
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| Crew |
1-2 |
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| Hull |
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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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| Hull appendages |
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| Keel/board type |
Daggerboard |
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| Rig |
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| Mast length |
3,900 mm (12 ft 10 in) |
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| Sails |
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| Mainsail area |
4.5 m2 (48 sq ft) |
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| Racing |
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| D-PN |
115.3 |
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O'pen Bic sailors participate in a light-wind race in France.
The O'pen Bic, often simply referred to as the Open Bic, is a single handed sailboat designed for younger sailors. Developed by Vitali Design, the boat was launched in 2006. It is an International Class, as recognized by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF),.[1] 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),[2] making it suitable for children and young teens, the same people who would sail Optimist dinghies and are looking for a more exciting boat.
Components
Mast
The two part, 2.1 kilogram, O'pen Bic mast is made from a fiberglass epoxy composite. The boom is made from aluminum. These hold a 4.5 m2 sail made from 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.[4]
Foils
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.[5]
Events
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
External links
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