Illusion (keelboat)
Illusion | |
Development | |
---|---|
Design | one-design |
Boat | |
Crew | 1 |
Draft | 0.69 m (2 ft 3 in) |
Hull | |
Type | Monohull |
Construction | GRP |
Hull weight | 220 kg (490 lb) |
LOA | 3.7 m (12 ft) |
LWL | 3.23 m (10.6 ft) |
Beam | 0.85 m (2 ft 9 in) |
Hull Appendages | |
Keel/Board Type | Fixed |
Sails | |
Spinnaker area | 4.5 m2 (48 sq ft) |
Upwind Sail Area | 3.4 m2 (37 sq ft) |
The Illusion is a one-design, single-handed keelboat based on the lines of a 12 metre yacht. Its features include foot pedal steering, genoa roller reefing, full trimming facilities, large buoyancy tanks, and car-top mounting. It was designed by Jo Richards and Neil Graham in 1981.[1][2]
UK clubs
Clubs racing Illusions in the UK are:
- Aldenham SC, Elstree (Herts.)[3]
- Bembridge SC (IoW)[4]
- Middle Nene SC, Thrapston (Northants.)[5]
- West Kirby SC, Wirral (Merseyside)[6]
See also
References
- ↑ Parker, Selwyn (16 November 1981). "How To Keep Your Head Above Water", Sports Illustrated. Retrieved on 3 November 2008.
- ↑ Garnatz, Judy (18 May 1983). "Illusion 12 may be small, but has big ideas", The Evening Independent, pp 25.
- ↑ "". Aldenham Sailing Club (see webcam: ).
- ↑ Bembridge Sailing Club website.
- ↑ Middle Nene Sailing Club website.
- ↑ www.wksc.net West Kirby Sailing Club website
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