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Formula 18 (F18)

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One-Design Class Type: Multihull

Was this boat built to be sailed by youth or adults? Both

Approximately how many class members do you have? 90

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About Formula 18 (F18)

The F18 class aims to provide fair boat for boat racing without handicaps on catamarans from various manufacturers and different designs within a “box” formula rule and for crews of various weights. Competition between boat manufacturers and sail makers keep costs very competitive and the competition is very close. Racing with upwind speeds of 11-13 knots and downwind speeds of 18-20 kts makes the racing very exciting. Allowing mixed and all female teams to compete on an equal basis fleets makes entering 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. The boat was designed for both distance “raid” racing and standard around the buoy multiple race events. There are major continental and world championships annually often with 100 to 160 catamarans entered.

Boats Produced: 500

Class boat builder(s):

Cirrus (France), Falcon (USA), Goodall (Australia), Nacra (Netherlands), Scorpion (Poland), Windrush (Australia)

Approximately how many boats are in the USA/North America? 200

Where is your One-Design class typically sailed in the USA? List regions of the country:

Arizona – Phoenix; California – Long Beach, San Diego, Santa Cruz, San Francisco; Florida – Clearwater, Sarasota, Key Largo; Hawaii – Oahu; Maryland; Massachusetts – Boston, Michigan; Rhode Island – Newport, Utah – Salt Lake City, Wisconsin, Washington – Seattle;

Does this class have a spinnaker or gennaker? Yes

How many people sail as a crew including the helm?  2

Ideal combined weight of range of crew:  300-380 lbs; minimum combined crew weight 330 lbs (150 kg) otherwise carry 1/2 pound lead for each pound underweight

Boat Designed in  1995

Length (feet/inches): 18′

Beam: 8’5″

Weight of rigged boat without sails: 396 lbs (180 kg) minimum required weight with sails

Draft: Approximately 5 ft but varies by type of F18. Boat has two daggerboards which can be raised when in shallow water.

Mast Height: 30′

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Published on September 23rd, 2019 | by Editor

Formula 18 Class: Evolve or Die

Published on September 23rd, 2019 by Editor -->

The success of one design racing rests largely on critical mass. There may be a lot of boats of a type, but if they are not in close proximity, convenient one design racing can’t occur. And if it isn’t convenient, it won’t thrive.

But what if different boat types, with similar characteristics, could come together and race on equal terms? The Formula 18 Class had that objective when the parameters were developed in 1993 to offer popular, exciting, safe, and fair racing in 18-foot catamarans.

The class’ further objective was to keep development under control, keeping it a non-foiler, and maintaining a good balance between cost and performance. By being open to any manufacturer, the competition keeps costs to sailors to a minimum… right?

While right in general, any class organization that has some degree of “openness” becomes open to efforts that try to build a better mousetrap, err, 18-foot catamaran. And once that happens, the effort to offer a level playing field tilts toward those spending money for the better boat.

This all came to mind with the pending launch of the newly developed Nacra F18 Evolution, which according to Nacra Sailing, hopes to improve on their previous boat – the Nacra F18 Infusion – to be the best all-around performing F18, over the full range of sailing conditions for every sailor.

Why do it otherwise, right? When there were no Nacras in the top 20 at the 2019 F18 Worlds , and the Exploder Scorpion dominated with 8 boats in the top 12, it’s time to evolve or die.

Here’s the background on this new boat:

The design program of the Nacra F18 Evolution started at the 2018 F18 World Championship in Sarasota, USA. Morrelli & Melvin Naval Architects Ferdinand van West (2 time F18 World Champion) and Pete Melvin (Olympic sailor) teamed up to sail the Nacra F18 Infusion.

With Nacra Sailing owner and technical director Peter Vink’s coaching, the duo finished their first event in 6th place. Inspired by this experience, they brought back a wealth of data from the event which they applied directly to the drawing board. This is how Nacra Sailing teamed up again with their long-time development partner Morrelli & Melvin to set its goals in this ambitious project. These parties have a long history together, having done many successful projects such as the Nacra F18 Infusion which was launched in 2006.

This relationship also includes the development of the Olympic Nacra 17 which has changed the face of sailing by becoming the first Olympic sailing class to introduce hydrofoiling.

The hydrodynamic characteristics of the Nacra F18 Evolution’s hull shape are completely revised and benefit from the latest design tools used by America’s Cup teams, analyzing the performance of dozens of hull shape iterations in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations.

Since their involvement in the last three America’s Cups, Morrelli & Melvin have invested in using NUMECA’s FINE/Marine CFD software for design optimization. Utilizing high performance computing resources and advanced performance prediction simulators to add fidelity to race model analysis.

Most notable, the Nacra F18 Evolution’s hull shape design, has an aggressively styled raked wave-piercing bow with a horizontal hull chine running back into the transom.

This elegant solution cleverly distributes the volume and contour curvatures desired for each dynamic condition and delivers a unique compromise for both sailing upwind and downwind at different speeds. The optimized foredeck in front of the main beam and embedded beams into the hull add extra sleekness to this design.

There was a careful focus on the platform configuration, which features an updated longitudinal beam position to optimize the hydrodynamic and aerodynamic balance between the sailplan and the appendages. This has been further enhanced by a new high aspect ratio rudder design, refining wetted area, and updates to the hydrofoil sectional shape to the latest developments.

Close collaboration with the aerodynamic sail design of Performance Sails has ensured an optimized sailplan which features the regatta proven deck sweeper mainsail and an optimized jib design tailored to the new mainsail.

The Nacra F18 Evolution will make its F18 Worlds debut at the 2020 Formula 18 World Championship in Formia, Italy, and is available for order with first deliveries starting in February 2020.

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• Nacra F18 Evolution

The evolution of sailing

Record-breaking winning design. The next step in Formula 18 sailing. (r)Evolutionary on every level.

Using the most advanced technology in Formula 18 sailing, the Nacra F18 Evolution is 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.

The literal evolution in Formula 18 sailing, it’s the next iteration of the boat that won it all, the Nacra F18 Infusion . Using the same unique construction process, this catamaran will take you to heights in performance you’ve only dreamed of.

Usage Competitive One Design racing

Crew 2  Sailors

EVOLUTION IS THE SECRET TO THE NEXT STEP

The main purpose of the new F18 Evolution design was to build upon the unique pedigree of the Nacra F18 Infusion MKII  as the previous best-in-class allrounder. Taking all the best parts from its predecessor, redesigning its flaws, improving where we could, we’ve created a worthy successor.  The main visual difference is of course a completely new hull shape, but the real improvement is 

in the details. Built to push through in even the toughest conditions on the water, the Nacra F18 Evolution is truly the next step in Formula 18 sailing. Built upon a great legacy, it’s only a matter of time before the F18 Evolution makes its unforgettable mark in Formula 18 sailing.

NEW HULL DESIGN An already winning design.  The Nacra F18 Evolution has the same overall specifications as the Infusion MKIII , but incorporates a new hull design with reverse raked stems. It has a fractional sloop rig with aluminum spars. The hulls feature transom-hung carbon fibre rudders controlled by a tiller and dual retractable carbon fibre daggerboards. The rudders are a kick-up design.

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.

Nacra Sailing strives to always be on the forefront of development. We don’t get it right all the time, but the F18 range has been a benchmark in design- and construction processes for decades, and the front line of box rule racing.  The Nacra F18 Evolution  truly reveals our DNA, everything Nacra stands for. As an early adopter of the since perfected Infusion process, our development has taken a rapid flight that allowed us to be on the bleeding edge of Formula development limits. And we’re unabashedly proud of that.   Not only have we poured 45 years of knowledge in this boat, we coupled that with feedback from pretty much all F18 legends and engineers, some of whom have since evolved to America’s Cup teams. From fluid dynamics to optimizing hull strength, to working with optimal sail shape and weight rules, ‘Scuderia’ Nacra’s 9th (!) generation F18 is built on a rich history of strife, success, hardship and perseverance.

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2023 F18 North American Championships

The 2023 F18 North American Championships will be held from September 18-22 at the Burlington Beach Catamaran Club (BBCC) on Lake Ontario at Burlington, Canada.  This was the site for the very successful 2022 A-Cat North Americans.  BBCC is making preparations to have an even better event with a great social calendar to enhance the four-days of championship racing.  There is lots of space at their beach venue on the western end of Lake Ontario about a half hour drive from Toronto International Airport.  We are expecting over 50 F18s from Canada and the USA.  It is an Open regatta so other nationalities are welcome to join the fun.  It will also be the Canadian National Championships so we are expecting a strong Canadian turn-out.

For more information view the BBCC Bid proposal with great information on the regatta plans and the Notice of Race (NOR) attached to this email.

Register through YachtScoring at:   https://yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=15700

There is an early discounted registration fee through April 30 so register now and save.  The early registration fee is C$475 Canadian Dollars which is currently about $356 US.  Payment is either using Paypal or Paypal’s credit card processing facility.  For Americans to get the best exchange rate it is recommended to pay in Canadian dollars in PayPal and let your credit card do the foreign exchange conversion for you.  You will get a better exchange rate and save money on the conversion.

If you have any questions regarding this event please contact myself or the regatta organizers listed in the NOR.

I look forward to seeing you all in Burlington, Canada!

Steve Stroebel

US Formula 18 Catamaran Association President

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Nacra F18 Evolution

The Nacra F18 Evolution is a racing catamaran built with advanced technology, sophisticated design tools and 45 years of experience. The primary ambition of the new Formula 18 design was to build upon the Nacra F18 Infusion’s unique pedigree as the best all-around performing F18, over the full range of sailing conditions for every sailor.

Winner of the F18 Europeans, F18 Worlds & The Worrell 1000 Race!

Most notable on this F18 Evolution: the hull shape design. It has an aggressively styled raked wave-piercing bow with a horizontal hull chine running back into the transom. This design delivers a unique compromise for both sailing upwind and downwind at different speeds. The optimized foredeck in front of the main beam and embedded beams into the hull add extra sleekness to this design. The updated longitudinal beam position optimizes the hydrodynamic and aerodynamic balance between the sail plan and appendages.

Sail the Nacra F18 Evolution

Come sail the Nacra F18 Evolution at our Test Center in the Outer Banks of NC.  Our program, “Try it before you buy it” is a great way to try a a new boat to make sure it is a good fit.  Our test center is located at our partner business  Nor ‘Banks Sailing and Watersports in Duck, NC . Appointments  are required for boat testing and we charge a demo fee for the test. Demo fees vary by boat.  The demo fee will be reimbursed to you if you purchase a boat.  Test sails are offered April through October and are weather dependent.  To make a appointment for a test sail please Contact us to set it up.   

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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Standard Configuration

• Designer: Nacra/Morrelli & Melvin
• Glass foam sandwich FRP epoxy resin
• Carbon daggerboard
• Carbon kick up rudders
• 1:10 main sheet system
• 1:16 Cunningham
• 1:4 Jib Cunningham
• Harken hardware
• Tapered Spin Halyard
• Nylon spinnaker
• Pentex sails
• Jib Self Tacker
• Wing trampoline with out kickers
• Fixed Carbon tiller extension
• Shroud and forestay with adjustable turnbuckle
• Foot straps
• Deck sweeper sail
• Adjustable trapeze system
• Full boat cover and mast cover

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• Chicken Line System

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Always go to the dedicated F18 page on World Sailing website to get the latest info. Please note that Cloth List is now published as Appendix D in the Class Rules.

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Comparing Racing Catamaran Classes: Formula 18 vs A-Class

The world of sailing is one of grace, precision, and—perhaps surprisingly—fierce competition. At the heart of competitive sailing are catamarans, sleek vessels designed for speed and agility on the water. Among the many classes that exist, two of the most exciting and popular choices are the Formula 18 and the A-Class. These catamarans pit sailors against each other in some of the most demanding and exhilarating conditions, making them the chosen vessels for adrenaline-seeking racers.

In this post, we’ll conduct a deep-dive comparative analysis of the Formula 18 and A-Class catamarans for sailing enthusiasts who are looking to refine their preferences or for newcomers with an interest in racing. We’ll unpack the distinguishing features, performance characteristics, and personal experiences associated with each class, aiming to equip readers to make an informed choice that aligns with their sailing ambitions.

Introduction to Racing Catamaran Classes

The essence of racing catamarans.

Racing catamarans are a special breed within the sailing world. With their twin hulls, they offer a unique blend of stability and speed that monohull boats can’t match. For those who crave action-packed races where every second counts, selecting the right class of catamaran is the first and most critical step.

Importance of Class Selection

Beyond the competitive edge, choosing the right catamaran class also influences camaraderie and the social aspect of sailing. Crews within the same class often form tight-knit communities, sharing knowledge, and experiences that go beyond the racecourse.

Formula 18 Catamaran

Overview of the formula 18 class.

The Formula 18, often referred to as the F18, is designed for sprint and short-course racing. It’s a strict one-design class, meaning that every F18 is essentially the same, ensuring that races are won by skill and strategy.

Key Features

The F18 is about 5.5 meters in length, with a trapeze for the crew and a powerful sail area to weight ratio which makes it extremely agile in numerous weather conditions.

Performance Characteristics

F18s are known for their planing ability, which allows them to skim across the water at high speeds. Their twin trapezes, coupled with a carbon mast and asymmetric spinnaker, make them a joy to handle for two skilled sailors.

A-Class Catamaran

Overview of the a-class class.

The A-Class is a powerful single-handed catamaran known for its development class status, where innovation in design is encouraged within set parameters.

A-Class catamarans are variable in design but must adhere to a minimum length of 5.49 meters. They feature a curved daggerboard, known as a ‘T’ foil, which dramatically enhances lift and overall speed.

The A-Class is renowned for its speed and is often on the cutting edge of sailing technology. With only one sailor trapezing while harnessing wind power on a mainsail, the A-Class offers a unique challenge for solo racers.

Comparative Analysis

Speed and agility comparison.

When it comes to outright speed in ideal conditions, the A-Class catamaran has the edge due to its innovative features and single-handed control. It’s a beast on the water, capable of reaching remarkable velocities. On the other hand, the Formula 18, with its crewed setup, offers superior maneuverability and balanced performance, making it the catamaran of choice for tactical races in choppy conditions.

Maneuverability and Stability Contrast

F18s are designed for short, sharp maneuvers, with sailors often making use of their trapeze to counterbalance the powerful sail plan. They are incredibly stable when sailed correctly, allowing for quick tacks and jibes. A-Class catamarans, thanks to their advanced foiling technology, are some of the most maneuverable boats, capable of turning on a dime while maintaining a high average speed.

Cost Considerations

In terms of cost, the F18 is often less expensive to purchase and maintain, mainly due to the shared costs between the crew. The A-Class, with its focus on cutting-edge technology, may present a higher initial investment with the added expense of high-tech sails and control systems.

Sailing Enthusiasts’ Perspective

Factors influencing class selection.

For many sailors, the decision between the F18 and A-Class comes down to personal preference and the local racing scene. Those who enjoy the camaraderie and team effort may lean towards the F18, while solo adventurers and tech aficionados are drawn to the mastery of an A-Class catamaran.

Personal Experiences and Preferences

Engaging with the sailing community and experiencing test sails in both classes can significantly impact one’s choice. Personal comfort, physicality, and even the aesthetic appeal of a catamaran class are often the decisive factors for enthusiastic sailors.

Summary of Key Differences

Choosing between the Formula 18 and A-Class catamarans ultimately boils down to your personal sailing vision. Both classes offer edge-of-your-seat racing experiences but with distinct flavors. The F18 class encourages teamwork and tactical sailing, while the A-Class is a thrilling solo experience that pushes the boundaries of sail design and technology.

Encouragement for Exploration

I encourage those intrigued by competitive catamaran sailing to venture out and sample the delights of both the F18 and A-Class. By doing so, you’ll gain insights that no amount of research or article reading can offer. And who knows, you might end up finding a new passion in the process.

In the end, the choice between these two phenomenal catamaran classes isn’t just about performance; it’s about the kind of sailor you want to be and the experiences you’re after. Happy sailing!

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