The 2018 Nacra 15 and 17 Nationals will be held at Humpybong Yacht Club over the period 5th – 9th January 2018
The Class Event Details Event Notices Results
About the Nacra 15 and Nacra 17 Catamarans
Nacra 15 – Pathway for youth sailing
Designed from scratch to the ISAF criteria to become the new official ISAF youth catamaran. The older catamarans in this program need replacement as the youth of the world wants to sail in a catamaran that can carry more crew weight and is a modern design than the current ones. The Nacra 15 went into production in 2015.
The Nacra 15 resembles a lot to its bigger sister, the Olympic Nacra 17. In fact, the Nacra 15 is a mini version of the Olympic Nacra 17, creating a pathway towards the Olympics.
The Nacra 15 carries also two curved dagger boards that like in the Nacra 17 provide lift. This provides an extra dimension in sailing, as the Nacra 15 is a semi-foiling catamaran. More lift means; drag reduced means; more speed and excitement.
The rudders are fitted out with stabilizers, which control pitch of the platform so all power can be transferred into speed.
The Nacra 15 as an “stepping stone” for youth and the Nacra 17 in the Olympics.
Length: 4.70 m Width: 2.35m
Mast Length: 8.10m Area mainsail: 13.6m2
Area jib: 3.3m Area Spi: 16.5m2
Nacra 17
In May 2012 the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) selected the Nacra 17 as the equipment for the mixed multihull event at Rio 2016 . Morrelli & Melvin designed the Nacra 17 from fully in line with the specifications given by ISAF for the Olympic multihull 2016 and it is produced by Nacra Sailing International, a Dutch company based in Scheveningen (The Hague).
The all-new design is about 17 feet long with:
Wave piercing design – Wave piercing designs have a minimum draft resulting in a boat which has less drag and tends less to rock, creating a more constant high speed than conventional designs
Stiff platform – The Nacra 17 is one of the stiffest production platforms available in its class, resulting in direct response in the boat and the energy of wind is maximum being transferred into forward motion
Light boat – The Nacra 17 being light for its length ensures superb handling on and off the wate, broader wind range during regatta’s, Resulting in a agile and therefore challenging boat to sail
Rig – Powerfull carbon mast to ensure both safety (re-righting moment versus crew weight) and performance, modern High aspect ratio cut sails, easy power up/power down, engineered by one of the most experienced multihull sail makers in the world
Curved foils – The Nacra 17 features curved boards lift the lee bow out of the water and reduce drag significantly at the same time as creating pressure and therefore sooner hull flying and trapping. Additionally sheet loads are reduced making crew weight less critical
The Nacra 17 design features result in an agile high speed machine giving both sailors and spectators a spectacular close racing fleet. In February 2013, the Nacra 17 was selected HISWA Boat of the Year.
Nacra 17 particulars compared with the F16 and F18
Hull Length: 5.25 m
Beam: 2.59 m
Mast Length: 9.00 m
Total upwind sail area: 20.10 m2
Spi Area: 19.00 m2
Crew Weight (optimum): 135 kg
Event Details
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Event Notices
Notice of Race – Incorporating Amendment 1 (2 January 2018)
Notice to Competitors 01
Sailing Instructions
6/1/18 – Attention Competitors for the Nacra 15/17 Nationals – First Signal not before 10:45 AM for racing 7/1/2018
7/1/18 – Attention Competitors for the Nacra 15/17 Nationals – First Signal for 8/1/18 will not be before 13:00 hours.
8/1/18 – Attention Competitors for the Nacra 15/17 Nationals – First Signal for 9/1/18 will not be before 12:00 hours.
9/1/18 – Regatta Presentation and Dinner for all ticket holders and invited sponsors will start at 19:00 hours upstairs at the Belvedere Hotel 200m from the Club.
Results
Results will be posted here when available.
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