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Y.W.
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YW Diamond Photo: Jim Books |
"Moored in the exhibitions artificial harbour, she dominated the scene by force of what may be called 'boat personality'. She was most obviously original in conception and had some novel features - this was immediately apparent; but she was not freakish and her power to impress was due to the fact that her design represented the clear, experienced expression of ideas that had not been muddled by unnecessary compromise."Yachting World Magazine, 1961
YW Diamond Class Specifications
| Overall Length | 9.182 m. | |
| Length at Waterline | 7.3 m. | |
| Beam | 2.026 m. | |
| Displacement | 1075 kg. | |
| Draft | 1.3 m. | |
| Mast Height | 9.144 m. | |
| Spinnaker Pole Length | 3.048 m. | |
| Boom Length | 3.57 m. | |
| Construction | Marine Plywood, GRP or Aluminium. | |
| Sail Area | ||
| Mainsail | 14.3 sq.m. | |
| Genoa | 14.5 sq.m. | |
| Spinnaker | 42.0 sq.m. (approx.) | |
| Jib (optional) | 6.3 sq.m. | |
| Racing Crew | Three or Four | |
YW Diamond Class History
| 1960 | Editors of Yachting World approach Jack Holt. The resultant boat is known as the Yachting World Keelboat. |
| 1961 | Prototype shown at the National Boat Show in London. |
| 1962 | The First Diamond launched in Australia on Pittwater |
| 1967 | Name Changed to Yachting World Diamond |
| 1980s | Fibreglass replaces marine ply as the preferred construction material |
The YW Diamond Online
| Web Pages: | Y.W. Diamond Yachting |
| Class Handbook | 2000 Class Handbook (PDF) |
Other YW Diamond Contacts
National YW Diamond Association
of NSW
29 Lerra Road
Windela Via Maitland NSW 2320
Vic Yachting
World Diamond Association
130 Gardenvale Road
Brighton VIC 3185
National
YW Diamond Association of WA
6 Lilian Avenue
Applecross WA 6153
Clubs Sailing the Diamond
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