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The Taipan

A Taipan on the water photo: Taipan  Catamaran Association

"The first impression of the Taipan is the purity of her lines, which give an instant feeling of pleasant sailing."
Multihull World

The Taipan is one of many Australian designed classes.  They are both  lightweight and very fast.  The Taipan is a very exciting little boat that is suited for regattas and more pleasant outings.

Taipan 4.3

As a design, the Taipan 4.3 is still in the prototype stage. The Taipan 4.3 will be for the beginner or those wishing for an easy to sail catamaran.

Taipan 4.9

The Taipan 4.9 caters for experienced sailors of all ages. An optimum crew weight of 130kg means it is ideal for family teams of husband & wife, father & son/daughter or two teenagers.

Taipan 5.7

The concept behind the Taipan 5.7 was to produce a catamaran that would easily carry large crew weights and yet retain the excellent feel and response of the Taipan 4.9. This of course had to be carried out within length and width that would allow legal towing.  The boat that resulted has been acclaimed by many of Australia's top sailors.

Taipan F18

No information is currently available on the Taipan Formula 18.

Taipan Class Specifications

Taipan 4.3 (Prototype)
	Length	4.3 m.
	Beam	2.0 m.
	Mast	6.36 m.
	Sail Area	9.37 sq. m.
	Weight	143 kg.
Taipan 4.9
	Length	4.95 m.
	Beam	2.34 m.
	Mast	8.5 m.
	Sail Area	19.3 sq. m.
	Main	13.7 sq. m.
	Jib	4.2 sq. m.
	Weight	105 kg.
	Crew	One or Two
Taipan 5.7
	Max. length	5.7 m.
	Max. Beam	2.5 m.
	Mast	9.5 m.
	Sail Area	23.3 sq m.
	Main	16.1 sq. m.
	Jib	5.3 sq. m.
	Weight	135 kg.
	Crew	Two

Taipan Online

Web Pages:	Australian Association
	Queensland Association
E-mail	Secretary@taipan.asn.au
Rules	Taipan 4.9 Rules
	Taipan 5.7 Rules

Clubs Sailing the Taipan

Adelaide Sailing Club
Albury-Wodonga Yacht Club
Altona Yacht Club
Beaumaris Yacht Club
Bendigo Yacht Club
Humpybong Yacht Club
Kurnell Catamaran Club
McCrae Yacht Club
Milang Regatta Club
Mt Martha Yacht Club
Pittwater Catamaran Club
Portarlington Sailing Club
Rivoli Bay Sailing Club
St. Leonards Yacht Club & Motor Squadron
Sugarloaf Sailing Club
Wallerawang Sailing Club

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