The combination of performance without complication, fun without hassle

Visit any 18 event and you will see a wide cross section of sailors and families enjoying Dart18 sailing.

Blistering performance sail together, ages vary avoid the need for cen- between twenty-some- treboards._The sail plan is a stylish sailing things to much, much and rig confi guration machine that delivers higher – you’ll even fi nd delivers dynamic per- exceptional perform- guys racing into their formance, yet is easily ance with outstanding seventies. You don’t handled by a wide range handling characteristics. need to be an athlete… of weights and abilities. Hand built to strict one if you’re reasonably fi t design class rules, all 100 boats at the and have been tempted owners can compete nationals 180 at the to read this, that’s prob- in a superb Grand Prix worlds ably the right credentials programme at regional, to have a test fl ight If you are new to Dart national and internation- , you may pre- al levels – a wide range The best catamaran fer to start at a regional of ages and abilities en- class racing worldwide event before moving joy both dynamic, close The Dart 18 is a design onto National and Inter- racing and legendary phenomenon that set national Championships. après sail new standards in sail- At the front of the fl eet Ideal for mixed crews ing performance and top racing sailors battle control. The unique Dart it out, whilst those on A wide rand of ages and skeg profi les provide their ascendancy have abilities sail Dart 18. Lots high performance and the thrill of moving up of couples and friends the ranks with the added incentive of awards en route Superb resale values Dart 18 has an enviable resale value Colour White

Rigging takes under 30 Dimensions minutes when you arrive Length(LOA) 5.48m Boat sales: in towing mode Beam 2.28m There are lots of sailing Height (Complete) 8.00m 2 Windsport International clubs where you can Main Sail 12.92m 2 Mylor Harbour keep and race your Dart 3.16m Falmouth 18 Cornwall Weights It is easy to tow a Dart18 TR11 5UF Sailing Weight 130kg behind a medium sized Trolley 12kg car tel:- +44 (0)1326 376191 Trailer 100kg fax:- +44 (0)1326 376192 The Dart owners associa- Trailing Weight 260kg approx tion arranges events pro- mailto:[email protected] gramme and provides PY Number 798 http://www.catparts.windsport.co.uk regular magazines Construction Material GRP A true production one design racing catamaran that gives you the best racing on an equal footing. A true Production One-design racing catamaran

12345 Exciting to sail and Challenging Ideal for a wide range Simple but eff ective Quick to rig, fast to quick to right after a single-handed or two of sailors, ages, sail controls that turns launch and convenient capsize person sailing and abilities and sailing wind power into boat to tow when on the racing team combinations. speed road.

• The Dart18 delivers • The production one- • The versatility of the • The Dart 18 produc- • The Dart18 comes performance catamaran design concept allows Dart is its strength. Visit tion one-design design ready to launch, includ- sailing to the fun sailor, for ample personal boat any Dart 18 sailing event concept has proven the ing a set of race sails, club racer and interna- tuning to provide the and you will see a wide real race winner when performance lifting rud- tional sailing team. optimum performance cross section of sailors it comes to sailors who ders, system and whether you are sailing and families enjoying want a boat where sail- safety items • It is a common miscon- single-handed or with Dart18 sailing. ing skills win a race and ception that • A true “Cat out of the a crew. not the latest specifi - are hard or impossible • The combination of box” experience. cation of equipment. to right after a capsize. • The Dart 18 is great performance without takes under 30 minutes From Dart No.1 to the As the Dart 18 has a fully to singlehand but you complication, fun with- when you arrive in tow- latest sail number the sealed mast it means may need to remove the out hassle, lightness of ing mode production process and that whilst you may jib so that you are not feel without compro- supplied equipment • The Dart 18 is well need to learn a slightly too overpowered. You mise to durability ticks maintain the philosophy within the legal width new technique it is very can even race a Dart 18 the right boxes for the of the class rules . for towing when fully easy to right even from single handed (without most demanding sailor assembled so all you fully upside down. jib) and double handed and ensures years of low need to do is drop the on the same handicap, cost fun and competitive mast, put the boat on which means you can sailing. its specially designed still take part in class rac- road trailer, tie it down ing even if you cannot securely and away you get a crew. go. 678910 Clean deck layout with Strong, light, low Excellent , Active class Comprehensive no need for dagger- maintenance hulls Club, National and association support technical and boards or adjuster and sailing equipment with training days and replacement parts lines racing sailing events. support.

• The Dart development • The carefully specifi ed • If you are new to Dart • The opportunity to sail • Windsport event back - team were the fi rst to GRP hull construction catamaran, you may pre- with other likeminded up etc ...... introduce the deep-vee delivers strength with- fer to start at a regional sailors is one of the main • The Dart18 catama- hull skeg system for out excessive weight and event before moving attractions of the DART ran is distributed by catamarans provid- removes the need for onto National and Inter- 18. Windsport International ing lateral resistance water absorbing foam national Championships. • With the Dart18 you through a network of without compromise sandwich construction The Dart Class Associa- can share the fun and Dart 18 partners in Eu- to boat handling whilst methods. tion operates a unique racing with sailors at rope and other regions removing the complica- handicap system to give • The production one- your club and at national of the world. The “Dart tion and restriction of all owners a fair crack at design sails, manufac- and international events. 18 Partner network” dagger-boards. The qual- the prizes. tured by leading sail stock replacement ity of production and • There are Dart Class suppliers “Hyde Sails” • Strict one design parts, provide technical materials is borne out by Associations in many provide high perform- class rules ensure that information and work the number of com- European countries ance without com- expensive extras are with regional clubs and petitive boat still racing and further afi eld . The promise to sail cloth prohibited. associations to deliver successfully after many International Dart18 durability and quality. DART support. For your years of racing service. • A wide range of ages Association is the place Masts, beams and foils nearest Dart18 Partner and abilities enjoy both to start meeting new are produced using the contact Windsport Inter- dynamic, close racing friends and sharing the best materials available national. and legendary après sail fun of Dart sailing. and to the highest speci- www.catparts.wind- fi cation. • www.dart18sailing.org sport.co.uk