One Metre Class Boats
Since the IOM design was introduced in the late 1980s, dozens of designs have been tried and tested throughout large and highly competitive fleets in Europe and Australasia. It’s only recently that one or two designs have begun to dominate, although single design variety has really dominated.
The answer lies in the quasi tolerant nature of the box rule and the relentless pace of development within tight class rule parameters.
Many boats designed between 2000 and 2010 are still very competitive at club level today. Some, like the Italko favour A rig conditions whereas a Lintel seems at its best with B or C rig.
Widgets, Topiko and Obsession are also handy boats as is the more recent Fraktal and Alternative which are all capable of a good turn of speed, have excellent pedigree and capable of challenging BritPops, Kantuns and V10s on a good day.
