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  1. ALBACORE

    It takes into consideration "reported" sail area, displacement and length at waterline. The higher the number the faster speed prediction for the boat. A cat with a number 0.6 is likely to sail 6kts in 10kts wind, a cat with a number of 0.7 is likely to sail at 7kts in 10kts wind. KSP = (Lwl*SA÷D)^0.5*0.5

  2. Albacore (dinghy)

    An Albacore dinghy planing Albacore racing fleet rounding the windward mark. The Albacore is a 4.57 m (15 ft) two-person planing dinghy with fractional sloop rig, for competitive racing and lake and near-inshore day sailing. Hulls are made of either wood or fiberglass. The basic shape was developed in 1954 from an Uffa Fox design, the Swordfish. Recent boats retain the same classic dimensions ...

  3. The Boat

    Albacore hull and sail plan, in profile. The Albacore is a 4.57 m (15 ft) two-person planing dinghy, for lake and near-inshore day sailing. Hulls are made of either wood or fiberglass. The basic shape was developed in 1954 from an Uffa Fox design. Recent boats retain the same classic dimensions, and use modern materials and modern control systems.

  4. Albacore Line Drawing and Specifications

    270-400 lbs. 125-180 kg. Portsmouth Rating: 90.7. The Albacore is a lightweight, planing dinghy. Sloop rigged with main and 3/4 height jib, the Albacore is typically raced with a crew of two, but the cockpit has room for day sailing with up to 4 adults. A pivoting centerboard and kick up rudder allow for easy use in shallow or weed-laden waters.

  5. The Complete Guide to Albacore Sailing

    The boat feels "bound up." Albacore sailors in the UK use mast rake to reduce rig power in high winds. Mast rake is set with the jib halyard. Jib luff tension is then set by adjusting the shrouds on the fly. Albacores in the UK use a wide variety of systems to adjust shrouds ranging from simple levers, to cascaded block systems, to hydraulics.

  6. Albacore

    Albacore is a 14 ′ 11 ″ / 4.6 m monohull sailboat designed by Greg Gregory and Uffa Fox and built by Russell Marine Ltd., Grampian Marine, Fairey Marine Ltd, Koma Boats Ltd., Gmach & Co. Ltd. (J. L. Gmach & Co.), Ovington Boats Ltd., Ontario Yachts, Lockley Newport Boats, Skene Boats Ltd., and O'Day Corp. starting in 1954.

  7. PDF IAA Measurement Guide 2020

    Deck and Interior View. Aft side, if any, of. Items 70, 71, 72, 79, 109 - measure to outside of hull. Item 77 - thickness of trunk excluding cap. Item 80 - seat width from inside of hull. Item 102 - measure at the forward side of mast at the foremost and aft most mast positions allowed by rigid stops (Item 103).

  8. Measurement

    The Albacore is a great first boat for those who are just learning to sail and a very competitive racer for more advanced sailors. It is a fast and lively while being relatively easy to learn to sail and race. A fully adjustable rig and adjustable sail controls allow a crew to depower in high winds - enabling both light and heavy crews to race ...

  9. Rigging and Tuning

    The Boat. The Albacore is a 4.57 m (15 ft) two-person planing dinghy, for lake and near-inshore day sailing. Hulls are made of either wood or fiberglass. The basic shape was developed in 1954 from an Uffa Fox design. Recent boats retain the same classic dimensions, and use modern materials and modern control systems.

  10. Albacore 15 Sailboat Photo Gallery

    Albacore 15 Sailboat pictures, a collection of Albacore 15 sailboats with specifications and photos. Albacore Sailboat Photo Gallery: Home: Lessons: Rentals: How To: Forums: Videos: Texas Regattas: ... Albacore 15 Specifications LOA 15'0" Beam 5'4" Weight 240 lb Sail area 125 sq.ft.

  11. Albacore sailing dinghy by Uffa Fox

    Albacore sailing dinghy. Designed by Uffa Fox in 1954, the Albacore dinghy is a great first boat for those who are just learning to sail and a very competitive racer for more advanced sailors. It is often sailed by husband/wife and parent child combinations. Some of the all women teams are the most competitive in the class. A deep, airfoil ...

  12. Albacore

    About Albacore. With over 8,000 boats worldwide the Albacore is clearly one of the most popular dinghies available today. Loaded with features, the Albacore boasts quality workmanship and strong class association support. Few centerboard sailboats available today are as versatile as the Albacore. Yacht clubs, sailing schools and community ...

  13. Albacore Dinghy

    The Albacore is a boat that is both simple to get into at first and one which will challenge your tuning and tactical skills for the rest of your life. There are sailors racing Albacores from all walks of life and range in age from teenagers to masters pushing 80 years of experience. Fully fitted Albacores are available in the UK from CS Boats ...

  14. What Is An Albacore?

    The Albacore is a boat that is both simple to get into at first, and one which will challenge your tuning and. tactical skills for the rest of your life. The Albacore is a great first boat for those who are just learning to sail and a very competitive racer for more advanced sailors., it is often sailed by husband/wife and parent child ...

  15. Albacore Fitting List » Allen

    2 x A-621104 - 4mm D Shackle With Forged Pin. 2 x A-622105 - 5mm D Shackle With Forged Pin. 4 x A4673 - Stainless Steel Looped Anchor Plate. 3 x A4099 - Toe Strap Plate Stainless Steel. 2 x A5015 - Medium Forged Stainless Steel Eye Strap. For any more information about any of the products in this fitting list please contact the Allen ...

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    The Albacore is a fast and lively boat while being relatively easy to learn to sail and race. Swept spreaders supporting a tapered mast with a powerful vang and adjustable sail controls allow a crew to de-power in high winds - enabling both light and heavy crews to race head to head A very versatile boat, it is often sailed by husband/wife and ...

  17. Dimensions of the HAPCO-Milanes Albacore Centerboard

    Albacore Sailing Dinghy. Racing, cruising, or learning to sail it's the boat for you!

  18. Buying Your First Albacore

    The Albacore can cover a wide range of needs and the particular boat you buy should match your skills and objectives. Albacore can be rigged to be as simply as any two sail cruising sloop, or as complicated as any hot performance dinghy. This is one of the beauties of the class. The rules establish the basic parameters of the boats ensuring ...

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    The Albacore is a great first boat for those who are just learning to sail. It is fast and lively while being relatively easy to learn to sail in. to Seasoned Racer. A very competitive racer for more advanced sailors. The Albacore is simple to get into at first, but it will also challenge your tuning and tactical skills for the rest of your ...

  20. Review of Albacore

    Specifications and Review of Albacore based on the boat's specifications and artificial intelligense. ... The boat can sail close to the beach as the draft is just 0.23 - 0.33 meter (0.75 - 1.05 ft) dependent of the load. See immersion rate below. Sailing characteristics.

  21. Homepage

    The boat Designed in 1954 by Uffa Fox, the Albacore is a classic sailing dinghy. Responsive and nimble in all conditions, the boat planes at wind speed over 10 knots, offering exhilarating rides. Comfortable for two adult day sailors, the boat is perfect for learning. The crew trims the jib sail, while the helm handles the main sail and tiller ...

  22. Identify Albacore

    Rules require that the sail number of all Albacores be engraved in keel aft of centerboard case or in transom in letters at least 1 inch high. This rule did not go into effect until about 1968- boat # 2000. Boats built prior to this date may not have this identification on the hull. There are some boats built later than this point that did not ...

  23. Albacore Sail Tuning Guide

    The North main is powerful at the foot so it is important that this is restrained upwind. In very light winds the outhaul is pulled so that the foot is taught. Above 1 5 knots it is pulled very tight. When reaching the outhaul needs to be eased. Maximum power is approximately 2-3" of release on the outhaul.