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VX One momentum builds for 2014

by Nathan Batchelor 23 Feb 2014 07:21 GMT 23 February 2014
VX One momentum builds for 2014 © Tom Gruitt / www.tom-gruitt.co.uk

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Interest is growing in the UK for the VX One. In between the inclement weather we've managed to start racing the 'VX' with dinghies – the provisional PY has slid down to around 840 – much to the amazement of some twin trapeze dinghies we're racing around the course with! Measuring is underway by the RORC rating office for a One Design IRC rating – we're looking forward to joining in the summer yacht regattas.

Our 2014 calendar is filling up culminating in class racing events later in the season. Moulds have been made by Ovington Boats and shipped 'down under' so fellow Olympic boat builders Mackay Boats can build VX's to satisfy the southern hemisphere market. This is going to be a truly International class with established fleets already in Australia and the USA. Efficient shipping logistics were thought of from the start – 6 boats can be shipped in a 40' container.

A Yachts & Yachting test led by Rupert Holmes is in the latest edition of the magazine – well worth a read – time to pick up a copy!

VX One 2014 events:

  • 8/9 March – Demo – Royal Lymington YC
  • 10 – 14 March – Demo – Port Hamble Marina
  • 15/16 March – Demo – Weymouth (WPNSA)
  • 12/13 April – Demo – Ullswater YC
  • 10/11 May – VX's @ Kip regatta
  • 23/25 May – VX's @ Scottish Series, Tarbert
  • 5/6 July – Lord Birkett – Ullswater YC
  • 12 – 21 Sept – Southampton Boat Show
  • 26 – 28 Sept – VX One UK National Championship – Torquay
  • 8/9 Nov – VX One Inlands – Grafham Water SC
Please get in touch to book a slot at one of the demo days – 0191 2576011 or

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