Spitfire

Spitfire

3 Episodes

The Spitfire is a high-performance catamaran used for training and racing. It was designed by two Olympic gold medalists in the Tornado class, Reg White and Yves Loday.

In the UK, the Spitfire is the RYA Youth Catamaran as well as a successful racing class with National Championships held annually. The youth squad sailors compete at the class events like open meetings and nationals as well as some ‘youth only’ events such as the RYA Youth National Championships and youth squad training events.

The Spitfire, at 16 ft, is relatively small in comparison to the other main catamaran racing classes in the UK (F18s, Tornados, Hurricane 5.9s, Dart 18s and Sprint 15s). The Spitfire is a competitive racing class at handicap events, Spitfire events or in club races and is regularly seen in pole position at UK catamaran events.

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  • Spitfire The Youth Pathway to Sailing's Future

    Episode 1

    UKCRA GBR Youth are thrilled to release their new film promoting the Spitfire as the best youth class to sail! Superb technical, tactical and seriously fast - offering a great introduction to high speed multihull sailing.

    Video Producer: Iain Philpott Marine

  • RYA Youths 2016 - The Winners

    Episode 2

    Great video and drone work from FlyThrough Video at Pwllheli at the 2016 RYA Youth Nationals 2016. All of the best youth sailors competed in the 420, Laser Radial, Standard, Spitfire, 29er, RS:X

    Video Producer: FlyThrough Video/ RYA Youth Sailing

  • RYA Youth Nationals 2016 Timelapse

    Episode 3

    Super time-lapse video from FlyThrough Video at Pwllheli at the 2016 RYA Youth Nationals 2016.

    Video Producer: FlyThrough Video/ RYA Youth Sailing