18 foot dinghy

The 18 foot Dinghy was used in the 1920 Summer Olympics as a double handed Olympic class. One team was present at the starting line and won the gold. Three races were scheduled, with final places decided by total points with point-for-place scoring for each race. Only one race was started with only Great Britain competing but accounts vary as to if they finished the race.

18 foot dinghy
Development
DesignerG.L. Watson & Co.
Year1919
Name18 foot dinghy
Boat
Crew2
Draft2.5 ft (0.76 m)
Hull
TypeDinghy
Hull weight2,750 lb (1,250 kg)
LOA24.5 ft (7.5 m)
LWL18 ft (5.5 m)
Beam6 ft (1.8 m)
Hull appendages
Keel/board typeFixed + Centerboard 1,200 lb (540 kg)
Rig
Rig typeBermuda rig
Sails
Upwind sail area306 sq ft (28.4 m2)
Former Olympic class
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