O'PEN Skiff
The O'PEN Skiff, formerly known as the O’PEN Bic is a single handed sailboat designed for younger sailors. Developed by Bic Sport and Vitali Design,[1] the boat was launched in 2006. It is an International Class, as recognized by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF).[2] 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),[3] making it suitable for children and young teens. Originally named the O’pen Bic for 13 years, its name was changed on August 21, 2019 to O’PEN Skiff.
 Logo used for the O'PEN Skiff since the name change in 2019. | |
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Vitali Design |
| Location | International |
| Year | 2006 |
| Design | One-Design |
| Boat | |
| Crew | 1 |
| 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) |
| Racing | |
| D-PN | 115.3 |
Components
Hull
The thermoformed polyethylene hull is self-draining. In the event of a capsize or shipping water by some other means, the water flows down the angled floor of the cockpit and out of the open transom.[4]
Mast
The two part, 2.1 kilograms (4.6 lb), O'pen Bic mast is made of a fiberglass epoxy composite. The boom is made of aluminum. These hold a 4.5 m2 sail made of 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.[5]
Daggerboard
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.[6] If detached from the hull completely, the rudder-tiller will sink.
Events
Open World championship
| Year | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Carnac |  Denis Tassone (BRA) |
 Constanza Seguel (CHI) |
 Santiago Sampaio (POR) |
| 2009 Medemblik |  Kevin Bergers (NED) |
Diderik Vermeulen (NED) |
Vasco Akkerman (NED) |
| 2010 Martinique |  Eulalie Deias (FRA) |
Jimmy Merine (FRA) |
Benjamin Daunar (FRA) |
| 2011 Ascona | Hugo Stubler (FRA) |
 Giacomo Ferrari (ITA) |
Vianney Bergot (FRA) |
| 2012 Miami |  Nic Muller (USA) |
 Andrés Reguero (PRI) |
Hugo Stubler (FRA) |
| 2013 Riva del Garda | Federico Zampiccoli (ITA) |
Guido Gallinaro (ITA) |
 Paula Igual (ESP) |
| 2017 Circo Vela Arco |  Sean Herbert (NZL) |
 Lisa Nukui (JPN) |
 Lennart Frohmann (DEN) |
| 2018 Arenys de Mar | Jake Pye (NZL) |
Mattias Coutts (NZL) |
Cailen Rochford (NZL) |
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 | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} 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 Wadey (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 | |||
| 2017 Arco ITA |
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
- "The O'pen Skiff". Melges.com. Melges Performance Sailboats. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- "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.