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      The Australian TS2 design

INTERNATIONAL ONE METRE CLASS
This is the smallest International class.  The class rules may seem complicated but are intended to control costs whilst allowing the home builder to construct an inexpensive and competitive boat.  There are limits on hull construction materials,  draught,  ballast weight and total displacement;  while the three permitted rigs have tightly controlled dimensions.   As a result of the restrictions imposed by the rules,  a well built and rigged yacht remains competitive for some considerable time.  The popularity of the class,  which has found strong international support,  is also helped by the size,  being very easy to transport. 

IOM class owners agreed to form an International Class Association in 2001.  This will progressively take over in 2002 the running of international IOM events and will also look after the class rules.   For more information,  go to
                              IOM International Class Association.

Maximum length is 1m (39.4ins),  mast height is 1.7m (67ins) and weight is 4kg (8.8lbs) minimum.

There is a very wide choice of designs available from hull mouldings to complete yachts.  Plans are also available from a number of UK and international designers.

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The Sails etc Italiko design looking down from above.

  

    Octavia design

      No 85 was the UK National Champion
      in 1999 & 2000

6 METRE CLASS

The 6 Metre is basically a semi-scale version of it's full sized cousin and is enjoying a new lease of life under RC as the class offers a real alternative to Marbleheads and One Metres in terns of appearance, performance and handling.   Yachts in the class are typically around 1500 mm (60 ins) long and are distinctly "yacht like" in appearance,  draught is restricted to around 230 mm (9 ins) and displacement is typically 12 Kg (26 lbs). 

The class is only  used in the UK and its rules are maintained by the MYA in conjunction with the 6M Owners Association which also handles the registration of the class.  A revised rule came into force in June 1997.  There is a growing choice of commercial and semi-commercial hulls/kits available as well as plans. The class is very suitable for planked hulls.
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MARBLEHEAD CLASS

This development class still forms the backbone of really competitive racing within the MYA at all levels and is where "High Tech" is the norm rather than the exception.  The Marblehead rules basically restrict length to 1289 mm (50 ins) with 0.5161 sq. m (800 sq ins) of measured sail area.  Within these  boundaries there is large scope for development of hull and rigging design as well as construction methods and materials.  Yachts can be easily carried in most cars and provide exciting performance in almost all sailing conditions.  A revised rating rule came into force in 1996. 

Yachts are available from a number of sources - from hull mouldings to complete yachts.  There are a limited number of competitive designs available as published plans.   At the 2000 National Championships the  Classic Trophy will be presented to the  leading RM first registered before 23rd May 1994.

Not widely sailed in Scotland.


Portions of the text above is reproduced from the MYA Yearbook and is included by kind permission of the MYA .  Copyright MYA.