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Affordable One Design |
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If your strategy to cross the line first is to throw money at the problem then the Daring is not the class for you! There are two factors which limit the annual budget to a very affordable level.
First, the strict one-design rules do not allow owners to buy new sails or have their hull scrubbed whenever they like. Secondly, by purchasing sails and maintenance contracts in bulk, the class is able to obtain competitive prices for high quality products and services. |
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One Design Class |
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The sail replacement programme specifies that owners may only purchase new sails at given times (typically every two years). At these times the class places a bulk order on one sailmaker for sails for the whole fleet, all cut to the same design from the same cloth.
The hull scrubbing programme ensures that all boats are kept clean all season.
Typically each boat will sail with one helm and two crew although there is no restriction on crew numbers for club racing. Since the hull design makes performance almost completely independent of crew weight, this allows a fourth crew member to join in without impacting performance or for a helm and one crew to sail competitively in light winds.
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Modified Hull Design |
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In 2008, the fleet welcomed a newly designed deck by the gifted Naval Architect, Theo Rye. A number of the fleet have already had hull modifications and the Class expect further new builds with the possibility of new fleets developing in other locations to enjoy the special pleasure of racing a Daring
Theo has a passion for Metre yachts both classic and modern and was retained by the Class to guide through new ideas for a modern updated deck mould. The first deck mould incorporates a larger cockpit for improved crew comfort and is cambered making it more efficient and even better looking!
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Design and Build