Streaker (dinghy)

Streaker
RYA PN	1124
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A Streaker is a type of

fibreglass

, and fibreglass variants have been used, and now over half of new boats are of fibreglass or composite (fibreglass and wood) construction.

The hull design is a double chine hull, with little freeboard. The boat incorporates an unconventional raking daggerboard. Recent developments have included a smaller sail, known as the 'Wave Sail' for use by lighter crews or in strong winds.^[4]

References

^ "Centerboard Classes-Inactive". US Sailing. Archived from the original on 16 August 2012. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
^ "Portsmouth Number List 2013" (PDF). Royal Yachting Association. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
^ "History | Streaker Class Association". streaker-class.org.uk. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
^ "The-dinghy | Streaker Class Association". streaker-class.org.uk. Retrieved 2023-12-15.

External links

Streaker Class Owners Association

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[UScbi-1] "Centerboard Classes-Inactive". US Sailing. Archived from the original on 16 August 2012. Retrieved 31 July 2012.

[RYA2024-2] "Portsmouth Number List 2013" (PDF). Royal Yachting Association. Retrieved 29 April 2013.

[3] "History | Streaker Class Association". streaker-class.org.uk. Retrieved 2023-12-15.

[4] "The-dinghy | Streaker Class Association". streaker-class.org.uk. Retrieved 2023-12-15.

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