NACRA EVOLUTION FORMULA 18
Definition
EVO Overview
EVO Overview
evolution
/ixva'lu:f(a)n,'evalu:f(a)n/
noun
noun: evolution; plural noun: evolutions
1. The gradual process of change, growth
and development.
EVO Overview
EVO Overview
EVO Overview
Using the most advanced technology in Formula 18 sailing, the Nacra F18 Evolutionis a racing catamaran built to win – a sophisticated design combined with 45 years of experience make it the best all-round performing Formula 18 multihull, across the full range of sailing conditions for every sailor.
Design
EVO Overview
Optimisation
The most distinctive feature of the Nacra F18 Evolution is its hull shape design – an aggressively styled raked wave-piercing bow with a horizontal hull chine that runs back into the transom. This design offers a unique compromise for both sailing upwind and downwind at different speeds.
Optimisation
Optimisation
The optimized foredeck in front of the main beam and embedded beams into the hull add elegance to this design. The updated longitudinal beam position optimizes the hydrodynamic and aerodynamic balance between the sail plan and appendages.
CONFIGURABLE SAIL PLAN
Next generation sailing performance. Close collaboration with the aerodynamic sail design of Performance Sails has ensured an optimized sail plan which features the regatta proven Pentex™ Decksweeper mainsail and an optimized jib design tailored to the new mainsail. A tough polyester spinnaker, available in 3 colours and 2 types of different strength cloth, completes the sail plan.
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International Formula 18 Class Association
The F18 class is founded in 1993 by Pierre Charles Barraud and Olivier Bovyn. The F18 class aims to provide fair racing for crews of various weights. With the use of two different sail sizes of jibs and spinnakers, crews can weigh from 115 to over 150 kg. Competition between the manufacturers keep the costs at the lowest level. Allowing mixed and female crews to compete on an equal basis in large male fleets made entering in the class more accessible for every sailor. The Formula 18 class keeps offering popular, exciting, safe and fair racing, and also keeps on growing and evolving.
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