O'pen BIC

The O'pen Skiff, formerly known as the O’pen Bic is a single handed sailboat designed for younger sailors. 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. Originally named the O’pen Bic for 13 years, its name was changed on August 21, 2019 to O’pen Skiff.

O'pen Skiff
Development
DesignerVitali Design
LocationInternational
Year2006
DesignOne-Design
Boat
Crew1-2
Hull
TypeMonohull
ConstructionPolyethelene
Hull weight45 kg (99 lb)
LOA2,750 mm (9 ft 0 in)
LWL7 ft 2 in (2.18 m)
Beam1,140 mm (3 ft 9 in)
Hull appendages
Keel/board typeDaggerboard
Rig
Mast length3,900 mm (12 ft 10 in)
Sails
Mainsail area4.5 m2 (48 sq ft)
Racing
D-PN115.3
O'pen Bic sailors participate in a light-wind race in France.

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.[3]

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.[4]

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.[5] 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  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)
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See also

References
  1. "ISAF : O'pen BIC". Retrieved October 3, 2010.
  2. "Open Bic Specifications". Retrieved September 24, 2013.
  3. "Open Bic Specifications". Retrieved September 24, 2013.
  4. "Open Bic Specifications". Retrieved September 24, 2013.
  5. "Open Bic Specifications". Retrieved September 24, 2013.
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