145 (dinghy)

145
Class symbol
Development
LocationAustralia
Year1979
DesignOne-Design
RoleIntermediate-senior trainer, racing
Boat
Crew2
TrapezeSingle
Hull
TypeMonohull
ConstructionGRP; Plywood; Foam Sandwich
LOA4.47 metres (14 ft 8 in)
Beam1.43 metres (4 ft 8 in)
Hull appendages
Keel/board typeCenterboard
Rig
Rig typeFractional rigged sloop
Racing
D-PN113.0[1]

The 145 is a 14 ft 8 in (4.47 m) two person intermediate sailing dinghy complete with main, jib, spinnaker and trapeze.[2] The class is a lengthened version of the 125 class of sailing dingy. The 145 class had a following within Australia,[3] although not as strong as its smaller cousin. Eventually, the class fell out of popularity and the class associations disbanded in the early to mid 2000s.[4] Some examples are still raced around Australia.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "YARDSTICKS 2019 - 2020 MONOHULLS". Sailing Australia. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  2. ^ "145". YACHTe.com.au. Archived from the original on 3 March 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  3. ^ "145 Championships". Canberra Times. 2 January 1982.
  4. ^ "145 Association". Archived from the original on 20 July 2002.
  5. ^ "Australian 125 Sailing Dinghy - National Association".