World sailing news is the weekly online newsletter of the world sailing. it features the latest news and events from the sailing world together with features and info in an easy-to-use format.. Building an ok dinghy. march 21, 2017 andy_beharrell dinghy deliberations. chapter 1 – andy hobden the plans stayed in their envelope for many years, surviving 8 house moves, only ever seeing the light of day when occasionally taken out to study, but always put aside again as other projects took priority.. What is an ok dinghy? ok dinghy masts. ok mast bend characteristics. c-tech ok dinghy masts. in 2002 the international ok dinghy association voted to allow the introduction of carbon fibre masts, this has seen a large jump in performance while making the boats easier to sail. alex vallings, director of c-tech worked closely with russell page.
The boat the ok dinghy was designed by knud olsen (1919-2010) of denmark in 1957. since then it has become one of the most popular singlehanded dinghies in the world with more than 15,000 boats built in more than 40 countries worldwide.. Ok dinghy sails built after dec 31 2015 are required to have an official okdia sail label attached near the tack.these are to be purchased and attached by the sail-maker, and should be signed and dated by the measurer. orders should be sent to publicity@okdia.org the cost per label is
