Tight, competitive, one-design sailing with two to three teammates. The VX One is a high-performance sports boat that masterfully combines the best parts of performance dinghy sailing with keelboat stability. It’s high-performance, fast, fun, one-design racing action accessible to sailors worldwide.
Sailed on five continents. Winner of the 2012 Sailing World Overall Boat of the Year and Best One Design Award – Sail Magazine 2012.
Tight, competitive, one-design sailing with two to three teammates. The VX One is a high-performance sports boat that masterfully combines the best parts of performance dinghy sailing with keelboat stability. It’s high-performance, fast, fun, one-design racing action accessible to sailors worldwide.
Sailed on five continents. Winner of the 2012 Sailing World Overall Boat of the Year and Best One Design Award – Sail Magazine 2012.
The Boat
VX One Highlights
Wide Sailing Appeal
No limits exist to how and who can sail a VX One, from highly skilled to social sailors, from young to mature sailors. Skills in asymmetric sailing, crew work, sail trim, control adjustment, and race tactics, are all part of the fun.
Smart sailing systems
A near effortless handling experience is achieved through a combination of using advanced features – the GNAV vang system removes clutter from the cockpit, the self-tacker jib along with a single line to launch and douse a spinnaker makes boat handling easy for a crew of 2-3 in all conditions and, centralised controls provide easy access for quick adjustments.
A High-performance Experience
An optimally designed a-symmetrical sail plan, rig and planing hull shape create the boat’s “lift-off” power, while the flat stern section and chines and the ballasted lifting keel enhance the boat’s stability.
Sailed Worldwide
Sailed in five continents with excellent fleet racing, VX One fleets are supported by active Class Associations that encourage fun regattas in superb locations.
VX One Specifications
Overview
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Designer
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Rodger Martin, Ross Weene, Brian Bennett |
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Class Racing
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One Design |
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Class Association
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International / Local |
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Crew Weight Tolerance
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180 – 230kg / 395 – 500 lbs |
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Crew
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2-3 person |
Hull
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LOA
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5.79m / 19′ |
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Beam
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2.19 m / 7’2″ |
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Material
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E-Glass with carbon reinforcement in key areas. PVC core and hard gel coat surface. |
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Storage
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Day gear / Provisions storage |
Sails
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Brand
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Open to any sail maker to build to specified class rules |
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Mainsail
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Fully battened square top |
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Jib
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Fully battened |
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Spinnaker
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Asymmetric |
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Upwind Sail Area
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19.97sqm / 214.95sq ft |
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Spinnaker Area
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26sqm / 279.86sq ft |
Systems
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Mainsheet system
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Off the boom |
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Jib System
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Self-tacker |
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Jib Feature
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Jib Furler |
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Vang/Kicker
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GNAV (above the boom) |
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Sail Controls Position
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Centralised |
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Gennaker Hoist
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Single line for halyard/retrieval /pole launcher |
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Gennaker Feature
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Large-mouth launcher |
Spars
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Mast, Boom,
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Carbon |
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Mast Length
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8.35m | 27’4″ |
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Mast assembly
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Two-piece |
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Prod
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Tractable carbon |
Foils
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Keel Type
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Lifting keel with bulb. Built from extruded, anodised aluminium |
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Keel Draft
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Keel down 1.32m / 4’4″ |
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Rudder
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Removable rudder |
Optional Extras
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Beach Trolley
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Trailer bunks padded includes keel support
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Trailer with bunks
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Optional Outboard bracket (2 HP outboard) for recreational use
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EVA deck grip
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Covers
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Boat Breaker
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Loos rig tensioner
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Lifting straps
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Mainsheet floor package
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Masthead spinnaker (non-class Racing accessory): For boats racing a non-VX One Class fleet, the masthead spinnaker option is available.
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Trapeze (non-class racing accessory): For boats racing in a non-VX One Class fleet, a trapeze option is available.
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Fun. Fast. Handling Ease.
VX One FAQ’s
What is meant by the Class Rules being "closed class rules"?
Closed Class rules mean anything not explicitly permitted by the Class rules is prohibited. The VX One Class is a one-design class.
Can the VX One be sailed by 2 people or 3 people?
Yes, the Class rules allow for the VX One to be sailed by a minimum of 2 people.
Can I get my sails made by any sailmaker?
Yes, VX ONE sails are measurement-controlled and may be manufactured by any sailmaker. Sails need to be measured by an approved measurer, and appropriate markings placed on the sails to show that sail measurement has been performed and that they comply with the class rules.
Sails also need a sail royalty sticker to race.
Can I choose my sail number?
Yes, you can purchase your favourite sail number, provided it is not already allocated to another boat. Purchasing sail numbers can be done through our boat owner logon.
Note: Your new VX One will come with a sail and hull number supplied.
Can I personalise the non-skid arrangement on the VX One?
Yes, you can personalize the non-skid arrangement on the boat – see the class rules.
Can I launch a VX One using a beach trolley?
Yes, a VX One can be beach-launched using the VX One beach trolley or road trailer. Alternatively, the VX One can be launched using a crane.
Does a road trailer come with a VX One?
VX One purpose-built road trailers can be purchased from the VX One manufacturer – Mackay Boats and Ovington Boats.
Can I pay someone to race on my VX One?
The Class is founded on providing an exciting racing format for all sailors. The Class prohibits the compensation of sailors in racing. This means sailors cannot be paid for their time while racing and/or bonuses given for race results.
Can I sail the VX One with Children?
There is no age restriction for sailing a VX One. You can sail with your children.
What is the ideal weight range to sail a VX One?
There is no weight restriction however, it is considered that the ideal combined weight range is from 180-230kg’s | 395-500Ibs. Note: manipulation of crew numbers or crew weights to suit forecast conditions are not in the intended spirit of VX One Class racing.
Live the dream – the VX Sailing Experience
To set sail on your VX Sailing Experience, you can start the conversation by simply clicking the link below.
Live the dream – the VX Sailing Experience
To set sail on your VX Sailing Experience, you can start the conversation by simply clicking the link below.