The one-man sailboat has a different name depending on its uses.
It is worth pointing out that there are small sailboats that can be used by either one or two people, making the choice of crew members effectively optional.
Here is the list of names of one-man sailboats:
- Byte
- Cadet
- Contender
- Finn
- Laser
- Moth
- Musto Skiff
- O’pen BIC
- Optimist
- Topper
Name of the single-seater sailboat Drift
The list of one-man sailboats just seen, falls under the name “Drift.”
This comes from “moving drift” and refers to a characteristic of these boats that are small and not cabin-rigged. The drift, in fact, is an appendage of the boat, like a wing placed under the hull in a position perpendicular to it.
Its function is to balance the forces of wind and currents and is generally movable, that is, retractable, partially or completely, within the boat.
A characteristic feature of dinghies is their extreme lightness, which is why they are single-seater and only in some cases can the crew consist of two people (bowman and helmsman) or at most three.
In the one-person sailboat, the sailor shifts his or her weight according to the strength and direction of the wind, which is why it is also used as a school for those new to sailing.
But let’s find out more about the name of singlehanded sailboats.
Names and characteristics of single-seater sailboats
Byte – governed by one man, it is 3.70 m long by 45 kg in weight;
Cadet – racing sailboat, recognized by the International Sailing Federation;
Contender-designed by Australian Ben Lex ce, has a single sail and is 4.90 meters long by 83 kg in weight;
Finn – boat counted by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF), whose races have belonged to the Olympic program since 1952;
Laser – boat with a single sail, for leisure and racing, also used in Olympic competitions. It provides for subclasses, such as the Laser Radial or the Laser 4.7;
Moth – this is a one-man racing sailboat recognized by the International Sailing Federation. It is a small, light, fast boat made for gliding;
Musto Skiff – is a single-seater skiff-type sailboat, with a hull weight of 44 kg;
O’pen BIC – racing sailboat recognized by the Italian Sailing Federation. Since 2020 its name has been changed to O’pen Skiff;
Optimist – monohull with one sail, used for teaching novices, has its Optimist World Championship;
Topper – is a mobile drift sailboat used for youth and beginner regattas around the world. It is recognized by ISAF and although it is designed for one person, it can safely carry an adult and a youth.
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