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About the Spiral 3.8 dinghy

The Spiral 3.8 is a light-weight, easy-to-rig single handed dinghy that was designed in New Zealand by Alan Warwick.

Durable fibreglass construction and the simplicity of a 'one-design' approach to rigging and equipment ensures great off-the-beach fun at all levels; from entry-level training (for kids and adults) through to advanced competition up to State and National Championship levels.

The standard sail area is 6.5 m2 which makes the Spiral exciting to sail in a broad range of conditions. Sailors using the standard rig can be competitive across a body-weight range of 55kg to 85kg and the strength demands are moderate.

For younger children and training fleets, there is a 5.6m2 small sail option.

The Spiral Clan

In the spiral fleet, teenage sailors and women and men of all ages enjoy close racing. This provides a great context for younger sailors to develop their understanding of the sport, and it is attractive for families who often have multiple boats for husbands, wives and children (and grand children!).

The Spiral is administered by an active class association which promotes high-quality competition blended with a great sense of community among the Spiral clan.

Travellers Trophy Heat 3
Sat 26 Oct 2024 12:00 — 17:00
Concord Ryde Sailing Club
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Travellers Trophy Heats 4 and 5 / ACT Dinghy Championship
Sat 09 Nov 2024 01:30 — Sun 10 Nov 2024 17:00
YMCA Sailing Club
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Spiral NSW State Championship
Sat 23 Nov 2024 13:30 — Sun 24 Nov 2024 17:00
Avalon Sailing Club
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Travellers Trophy Heat 6 / Nowra Marathon
Sat 11 Jan 2025 10:00 — 17:00
Nowra CSC
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Travellers Trophy Notice of Series
08 Sep 2024
Notice of Series is now available for 2024-25 Season. Find under Documents and Notices Tab Above, then click Events and Series Notices.
Old Sails Wanted
08 Sep 2024
Name: Ewan MacDougall Phone number: 0405196934 Email address: caloundrascreenprints@bigpond.com Message: Hi, I have two 35 year old Spirals and the sails have perished. I'm looking for 2 old surplus sails to get a couple of kids on the water. Happy to pay a small amount and freight. Thank you and happy sailing :)
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2024-2025 Program Ready For Download
26 Jun 2024
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