Stingray

Australian
Multihull

This fast high performance catamaran has in the past enjoyed large numbers of boats in South Australia and Victoria. Currently there are very few Stingrays still actively racing, though many are still in South Australian sheds and are still dusted off for large regattas on the Murray River.

Specifications

Length: 18ft (5.5m)
Beam: 8ft (2.44m)
Mast: Rotating Wingmast (Superwing or Australian Wing)
Mast Height: 30ft (9.14m)
Sail Area:
Main (fully battened) 170sq ft (15.7sq m)
Jib (2 leech battens) 55sq ft (5.1sq m)
TOTAL 225sq ft (20.8sq m)
Platform Weight: 88.5kg (min)
Rigged Weight: ~130kg
Crew: 2, both on trapeze

Construction

Professional or Amateur built Fibreglass/Foam sandwich or 4mm plywood

History

Designed by Geoff Clarke, Bruce Hitchman, Dave Passenger, and James Ray in the 1960's. The rig was given upgrade in the 1980's with a taller wingmast and increased sail area.

Sailed at

Port Melbourne Yacht Club
Murray Bridge Sailing Club
Victor Harbor Yacht Club
Milang Regatta Club
Meningie Sailing Club
Toukley Sailing Club
Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club

For further information on the class contact Todd Lienert tlienert@bigpond.com

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