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),. 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, the same people who would sail Optimist dinghies and are looking for a more exciting boat.
Video O'pen BIC
Components
Hull
The thermoformed polyethylene hull is self-draining. In the event of a capsize or shipping water by some other means, the water simply flows down the angled floor of the cockpit and out of the open transom.
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.
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.
Maps O'pen BIC
Events
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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
- Optimist (dinghy)
- Sailing
References
External links
- Official Website
- Official Class Website
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