Oct 02, 2015 demourkas and his team worked with north sails as one of the testing programs for the 3di raw development through the 2015 season. Yacht scoring is a web based regatta management, regatta administration and regatta scoring system that simplifies the task of competitor registration, event management, competitor and media communications while providing results in nearreal time to competitors and the world following your event on the internet. The trim book gives complete coverage to upwind and downwind sail trim and boat handling, including mainsail and genoa trim, helming and the trim and. Although the farr 40 is now a 14yearold design, the fervour of the owners and the sheer quality of the crews indicate that this is a class that wont give up its crown without a fight. Farr 40 onedesign for maximum performance, with photos of sails taken from the trimmers view to help you replicate fast settings. Farr 395 onedesign 2002 boty overall winner sailing world. Two boat testing was fascinating with the farr 40s, said avi lessman, a sapling. The lightly raked stem and limited aft overhang give the hull a long waterline length, which combined with a clean run aft and fine forward sections, give the boat a good balance of upwind and. Each team focused on sailing with proper trim and staying on course as they. In some ways, the farr 40, with its wide, flat deck and highstability deep keel, is an easier boat to sail than a typical phrf racercruiser.
In most conditions the yacht will sail well to windward under main alone. Currently located at redondo beach king harbor, california. Vince brun and drew freides win 2019 farr 40 worlds while some may claim beginners luck, the first place team, far niente, of the 2019 farr 40 world championship earned their win with an amazing team and by going back to the. Vince brun and drew freides win 2019 farr 40 worlds while some may claim beginners luck, the first place team, far niente, of the 2019 farr 40 world championship earned their win with an amazing team and by going back to the fundamentals. The only twotime world champion in the history of the farr 40 class speaks about the hard work that went into his most recent win, the 2004 worlds in san francisco. Construction of the 40 includes epoxy, eglass, foam composite and wet prepreg fabrics. As the heir apparent to the farr 40, this allcarbon lightweight speedster. Oct 25, 2001 farr 395 onedesign 2002 boty overall winner. Sailing employs the windacting on sails, wingsails or kitesto propel a craft on the surface of. World sailing news is the weekly online newsletter of the world sailing. Generous sail area enables the cm 60 to be very fast relative to its size. Weve also compiled expert tuning tips that will help you optimize your sails, boat and crew, so you can get.
Farr 40 social regatta sept mhyc one design trophy oct ncyc one design trophy nov rpayc one design trophy dec mhyc one design trophy jan 2020 nsw state title feb 2020 national championships jcj trophy mar 2020 farr 40 preworlds nov 2020 farr 40 world. The event, organised with the support of title sponsor rolex will. The workhorse of most farr 40 programs, this sail can take the abuse. The physics of sailing arises from a balance of forces between the wind powering the sailing craft as it passes over its sails and the resistance by the sailing craft against being blown off course, which is provided in the water by the keel, rudder, underwater foils and other elements of the underbody of a sailboat, on ice by the runners of an ice boat, or on land by the wheels of a sail. The decision to introduce 3di raw sails into the farr 40 class came after we were disappointed by our. Pretty much any other book on sailing will contain more information on the art and science of. Creating a success carroll marine is responsible for the consistent, hightech construction that successful one. Price low to high price high to low length low to high length high to low. Generally, sail trim is a bit of science, a bit of feel and a bit common sense. Sail trim expert and prizewinning racing sailor, karlotto book of elvstr. All of the equipment on the 45 is the next size up and subsequently next price bracket up from the cost needs the 40.
The class has held world sailing class status since 1997 approximately 140 were built. Teaching them how to trim a huge asymmetrical spinnaker was a. Our full collection of racing materials, including. The class rules are intended to ensure that farr 40 yachts are as identical as possible in respect of. Fast, userfriendly sailing in a valueformoney onedesign with strong class support and proven winning performance in handicap. The class has held world sailing class status since 1997. Brian hancock, owner of great circle sails and author of maximum sail power, sail magazines sailfeed, november 17, 2016 this book is the second iteration of the art and science of sails written by a wonderful sailing journalist michael levitt and tom whidden, a distinguished north sails veteran. When you have a sail large enough to require winches this works great. Launched in europe a year ago, about 100 of these new 40 footers have already been sold, and the design. Sailing employs the windacting on sails, wingsails or kitesto propel a craft on the surface of the water sailing ship, sailboat, windsurfer, or kitesurfer, on ice or on land over a chosen course, which is often part of a larger plan of navigation a course defined with respect to the true wind direction is called a. The farr 40 class association ensures that the class is run according to the consensus of the owners wishes that there is a cost effective, fun racing circuit.
The farrdesigned first 40 is the followup to beneteau s highly successful first 40. It features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easytouse format. When the farr 40 association was established in 1997, a lot of thought went. The farr 40 is a 40foot onedesign sailboat designed by farr yacht design in 1996 following. To the millionaire who got two fewer crisp tacks than he should have from his farr 40 headsail, that was me and im sorry. A faster farr 40 sailing anarchy sailing anarchy forums. Technical data sheet of the secondhand sailing cruisers for sale. Santana is a farr 38 with an extended sugar scoop added on the stern, to make it a fast, lightweight and exciting 40ft racercruiser, it is easy to sail, comfortable, in excellent condition, with many upgrades by the second owner, the yacht was built in cape town in 1995, to withstand the rough south african oceans, and shipped to florida in. Sequence of sail changes cont cruising for cruising the no.
Aug 02, 2017 the farr designed first 40 is the followup to beneteau s highly successful first 40. Also available as half share due to geographic relocation of one current partner. D2s rt10 uppers, d1 and d2 are turns and loos gauge in parenthesis. The farr 40 one design has similar beam and displacement for its length compared to design 336, but has higher stability and sail carrying ability. With similar general characteristics to the farrdesigned corel 45, the cm 60 is very fast for its size with excellent handling ability. Equipment required 30 m 100 tape measure rig adjustment tools loos gauge rt11 wetnotes book safety harness boatswains chair north sails farr 40 tuning guide a crew of six farr 40 we hope you find our farr 40 tuning guide useful.
There will be a small amount of internal ballast that can be used to trim the boat to the onedesign class limit, and external ballast will be in a steel fin with a lead bulb at a. The simple rig and efficient interior also make the boat competitive under the popular chs rule. The beneteau 40 built in the usa and supplied with neil pryde sails is equipped with a 140% headsail that is 408sf 37. The intricacies of good sail and boat trim fill many books, so this article will instead focus on just a few areas that will improve your boats. If the price does not contain the notation that it is sail away, the price may not include additional costs, such. Well looking forward to hear how to make the bitch go faster. This occurs as the angle of attack increases with sail trim or change of course and causes.
Listings for headsails racing used boat equipment. For the c 41 s and lousy 4 knots of windspeed, the optimum can be 0,7 knots faster than the average at 30 knots windspeed the difference goes up as high as 5 knots. A modern grand prixtype yacht the yacht was designed to offer fast, exhilarating, cost controlled, fun sailing for owners driving their yachts. Mar 27, 2018 the authors state that vortices start the air twirls when high pressure air drops off the back of the sail agreed and the little virtual air wheel those twirls form spins an enourmous oppositerotating air wheel which envelops the entire sail in a pattern of circulation which travels toward the bow on the windward side, around the front. Bruce farr intended here to create an pittwater, nsw. Oct 06, 2018 top tips on sailing well with an inmast furling mainsail and how to tune your rig for best performance. Fortunately the farr 40 has a large sail plan so it really only impacts. As a basic rule, we like to say that if it looks right, it probably is. If the price does not contain the notation that it is sail away, the price may. Now the market wants a bigger offshore onedesign boat built to the same philosophy as the 40.
Comments on sail trim, and tips on boat handling are written as if your north sails. Vpp design 374 40 foot one design with masthead spinnakers 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 140 150 160 170 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 2 4 6 8 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 20 25 30 35 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 20 25 30 35 v3. The farr 40 is a 40 foot onedesign sailboat designed by farr yacht design in 1996 following after the mumm 30. The only sail handling then needed up to 40 knots is reefing the main sail. Sailing world named the farr 40 overall 1998 boat of the year judge betsy alison said the boat is awesome to sail. Farr 40 quick tuning guide quantum sails custom sail. Farr 30 class association farr 30 class association. Creating a success carroll marine is responsible for the consistent, hightech construction that successful onedesigns demand. She is meticulously maintained on an ongoing basis by boatmate shipwrights. Doyle head sail maker luff 30 2 leech 27 8 foot 10 2 battened has only been used a handful of times.
As the heir apparent to the farr 40, this allcarbon lightweight speedster reveals an uptick in commitment to performance and an upgrade in the commitment to technology. It handles the range with a sweet spot at 1017 knots. Over the boat s 11year lifespan, beneteau has sold more than 800. Then sail design considerations and then finally sail trim are discussed. Top tips on sailing well with an inmast furling mainsail and how to tune your rig for best performance. We have been racing in coffs harbour and yamba in club races, but also. But whilst in a race, you would start to trim your sail to squeeze every bit of performance out of it. Anything from the rig trim to the sail trim or even the bowpit action cheers. It was originally designed as a one design class but had some compromises in design to rate under the international measurement system ims rule. A wolf in wolfs clothing the new farr 400 is all predator, a noholdsbarred one design that can ghost through 5knot holes and still stand tall in 25knot gusts.
Over the years the yacht club costa smeralda has organised more than 15 international regattas for the farr 40 class and many club members have raced in the class, including the yccs commodore aboard his rrose selavy. It is a game of inches and the ambiance and friendships between owners and crew is unique and very special, she said. The farr 40 probably has a vcg about 12 inches below the dwl. This is not your parents art and science of sails, written by tom whidden and michael levitt and published in 1990 by st. The partnerships farr 40 class has been a resounding success.
Secondhand farr 60 pilothouse with yanmar engine, 18. The decision to introduce 3di raw sails into the farr 40 class came after we were disappointed by our sail inventory performance during the 2014 farr 40 season, explained paul westlake, global head of sales. This farr 40 is highly equipped, competitive and race ready. Sena said she chose the farr 40 class as it was the most competitive, powerful and prestigious and fit her personality. Lets discuss any tricks, small details that make a farr 40 od sail more efficiently. Now converted to tiller ready for 2011 worlds in oz. Sailrite offers free rig and sail dimensions with featured products and canvas kits that fit the boat. As the farr 40 class moves from fractional to masthead spinnakers and aramid to carbon rigging,we continue to be a sail development leader. The farr 40 class returns to the costa smeralda for their third world championship to be held in porto cervo. Then, if its just you and your wife consider the general handing of a boat 40ft vs a 45ft, sail hoistingretrieval, manoeuvring, anchoring, docking etc. The farr 40 has changed the taken off as the leading onedesign ownerdriver big boat class around the world. North sails has been dedicated to the farr 40 class since its creation over fifteen years ago.
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