SpiralSailing

The Spiral 3.8 is a light-weight, easy-to-rig
single handed dinghy that was designed in
New Zealand by Alan Warwick.

Durable fibreglass construction and the
simplicity of a 'one-design' approach to
rigging and equipment ensures great
off-the-beach fun at all levels; from entry-level
training (for kids and adults) through to
advanced competition up to State and
National Championship levels.

The standard sail area is 6.5 m2 which
makes the Spiral exciting to sail in a broad
range of conditions. Sailors using the standard
rig can be competitive across a body-weight
range of 55kg to 85kg and the strength
demands are moderate.
For younger children and training fleets, there
is a 5.5m2 small sail option.

Find out more about the Spiral 3.8....

In the spiral fleet, teenage sailors and women
and men of all ages enjoy close racing. This
provides a great context for younger sailors to
develop their understanding of the sport, and it
is attractive for families who often have multiple
boats for husbands, wives and children (and
grand children!).

The Spiral is administered by an active class
association which promotes high-quality
competition blended with a great sense of
community among the Spiral clan

Join the Spiral Association....

The StateChamps at
Mannering Park SC
were another great
success.
Congratulations once
again to Murray
Gordon who defended
his title.

Full results for the NSW
Titles and 2009/10 TT
series are available on
the 'Results and
Champions' page

Welcome to the home page of the Spiral Association of Australia
This site aims to let you know about Spiral dinghies, the people that sail them, Spiral sailing venues and events, as
well as all the how-when-and-where information that will help you enjoy these great boats. If you have any
difficulties with this site please contact our web manager at: webmanager@spiralsailing.org
If you want to find out more we encourage you to come along to one of the clubs that sails Spirals, have a look at
the boats and meet the friendly folk who sail them. Click on the Spiral Class contacts button for details.