Gay Games VIII Regatta 2010 Sailing

Venue
Maas Lakes near Roermond, NL

The Boats
Valk boats, without spinnakers, will be used in racing, each being crewed by a team of three.

• The Valk has been used for EuroGay Cup and is an ISAF registered class
• The PolyValk is a polyurethane derivative of the original wooden boat used for the rental market but doesn't have a spinnaker.
• Open cockpit design with Gaf rig and mast hinged at the foredeck (to get under low bridges on canals of course!)
• Hard chine
• Virtually flat bottom
• Roller-reef jib
• Slab-reef main
  

Dimensions

Overall : L6.65 x W2 M
Draft: 0.85 M
Weight : 600 kg
Weight of Keel: 150 kg
High of mast: 6.50 M
High including gaff: 8 M
Mainsail: 12 m2
Foresail: 5.50 m2

Tips

• Gaff rig (may need to create loop in halyard rope for 2:1 ratio to increase gaff tension)
• No tell-tales (take your own & stick them on)
• May not have toe-straps (use jibsheet & shroud for hiking)
• Can be roll-tacked (but you can’t go outside shrouds except when hiking)
• Take shackle key for rigging repair
• Adjust jib block position for wind strength
• Get your weight forward especially in light winds

Deck Layout

• Completely open with no thwarts
• toe straps may be fitted