O'pen BIC
 | |
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Vitali Design |
| Location | International |
| Year | 2006 |
| Design | One-Design |
| Boat | |
| Crew | 1-2 |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| Construction | Polyethelene |
| Hull weight | 45 kg (99 lb) |
| LOA | 2,750 mm (9 ft 0 in) |
| LWL | 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m) |
| Beam | 1,140 mm (3 ft 9 in) |
| Hull Appendages | |
| Keel/Board Type | Daggerboard |
| Rig | |
| Mast Length | 3,900 mm (12 ft 10 in) |
| Sails | |
| Mainsail area | 4.5 m2 (48 sq ft) |
| Misc | |
| D-PN | 153 |
The O'pen Bic, often simply referred to as the Open Bic, is a single handed sailboat designed for younger sailers. Developed by Vitali Design, the boat was launched in 2006. It is an International Class, as recognized by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF),.[1] The ideal weight for a user of this boat is 30 kg (66 lb)–65 kg (143 lb), but it can accommodate up to 90 kg (200 lb),[2] making it suitable for children and young teens, the same people who would sail Optimist dinghies and are looking for a more exciting boat.
Components
Hull
The thermoformed polyethylene hull is self-draining. In the event of a capsize or shipping water by some other means, the water simply flows down the angled floor of the cockpit and out of the open transom.[3]
Mast
The two part, 2.1 kilogram, O'pen Bic mast is made from a fiberglass epoxy composite. The boom is made from aluminum. These hold a 4.5 m2 sail made from K.Film - Polyester, with full length battens of adjustable tension. A smaller, 3.8 m2 sail made only of Dacron (polyester) is also available. The rig is interchangeable with that of the Optimist.[4]
Foils
The O'pen Bic uses a composite epoxy daggerboard, with a shock cord strap to hold it in place. The removable rudder is adjustable, with separate lines to raise and lower it, The rudder blade is composite epoxy, while the tiller and tiller extension are aluminum.[5]
Events
[Source: www.bicsport.com/images/U16.htm www.sailingresults.net/site/event/148/default.html http://manage2sail.com/de-DE/event/4dbb137b-dbae-4e0c-85d3-e1ac056f5684/#!/]
Open World championship
| Year | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Carnac FRA |  Denis Tassone (BRA) |
 Constaza Seguel (CHI) |
 Santhiago Sampaio (POR) |
| 2009 Medemblik NED |  Nicky Van Leewen (NED) |
Diderik Vermeulen (NED) |
 Alexanders Lauffs (GER) |
| 2010 Martinique FRA |  Eulalie Deias (FRA) |
Jimmy Merine (FRA) |
Benjamin Daunar (FRA) |
| 2011 Ascona SUI | Hugo Stubler (FRA) |
 Giacomo Ferrari (ITA) |
Vianney Bergot (FRA) |
| 2012 Miami USA |  Nic Muller (USA) |
 Andre Reguero (PRI) |
Hugo Stubler (FRA) |
Open Under 19 World championship
| Year | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Travemünde GER |  Paula IGUAL GARCIA (ESP) |
 Veronika ZIVNA (CZE) |
Filippo MONTICELLI GREENWOOD (ITA) |
| 2015 Safety Beach AUS | Veronika ZIVNA (CZE) |
Lars VON SYDOW (USA) |
 Liam Herbert (NZL) |
| 2016 Quiberon FRA |
Open Under 16 World championship
| Year | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Riva del Garda ITA | Federico Zampiccoli (ITA) |
Guido Gallinaro (ITA) |
Paula Igual Garcia (ESP) |
| 2014 Travemünde GER | Mattia JOURNO (ITA) |
Giulio SIROLLI (ITA) |
Federico ZAMPICCOLI (ITA) |
| 2015 Safety Beach AUS |  Kristen WADLEY (AUS) |
Sean HERBERT (NZL) |
Jack CHALLANDS (AUS) |
| 2016 Quiberon FRA |
Open Under 15 World championship
| Year | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Medemblik NED | Kevin Bergers (NED) |
Vianney Bergot (FRA) |
 Junya Fujii (JPN) |
| 2010 Martinique FRA | Brice Yrieix (FRA) |
Simon Jestin (FRA) |
U15 Vianney Bergot (FRA) |
| 2011 Ascona SUI | Matteo Tulli (ITA) |
Brice Yrieix (FRA) |
Lorenzo Rossi (ITA) |
| 2012 Miami USA | Geronimo Nores (USA) |
 Peter Dill (BER) |
Koji Kiuchi (JPN) |
Open Under 13 World championship
| Year | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Miami USA | Sean Herbert (NZL) |
Mikey Wolman (BER) |
Kristen Wadley (AUS) |
| 2013 Riva del Garda ITA | Kristen Wadley (AUS) |
Andrea Spagnolli (ITA) |
Ludovico Journo (ITA) |
| 2014 Travemünde GER | Jack CHALLANDS (AUS) |
Lisa NUKUI (JPN) |
Davide MULAS (ITA) |
| 2015 Safety Beach AUS | Lennart FROHMANN (GER) |
Magnus FROHMANN (GER) |
Leonard BEYER (GER) |
| 2016 Quiberon FRA |
Open Under 12 World championship
| Year | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Medemblik NED | U12 Vasco Akkerman (NED) |
U12 Bart Lambriex (NED) |
U12 Thom Lugthart (NED) |
| 2010 Martinique FRA | U12 Geronimo Nores (USA) |
U12 Thom Lugthart (NED) |
U12 Juan Cruz Nores (USA) |
| 2011 Ascona SUI | U12  Florin van Roomen (SUI) |
U12 Geronimo Nores (USA) |
U12 Ludovico Parisi (FRA) |
See also
References
- ↑ "ISAF : O'pen BIC". Retrieved October 3, 2010.
- ↑ "Open Bic Specifications". Retrieved September 24, 2013.
- ↑ "Open Bic Specifications". Retrieved September 24, 2013.
- ↑ "Open Bic Specifications". Retrieved September 24, 2013.
- ↑ "Open Bic Specifications". Retrieved September 24, 2013.