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WEST KIRBY STAR
• Designed by George Cockshott
General Information
Hull Type:
Keel/Cbrd.
Rigging Type:
Gaffhead Sloop
Construction:
Wood - Clinker
First Built:
1908
Dimensions
Length Overall (LOA):
5.11 m
Beam:
1.73 m
Draft (Max):
1.27 m
Draft (Min):
0.46 m
Weight & Ballast
Displacement:
408 kg
Sail Plan
Sail Area (reported):
14.86 m²
Engine & Systems
Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement (Reported):
27.51
Capsize Screening:
2.35
Notes
One of the oldest existing sailing classes in the UK. Originally designed for West Lancashire Yacht Club. In 1922 boats were sold to West Kirby Sailing Club in north west England where they are sailed to this day. (2014)