B14 (dinghy)

The B14 is a two person monohull dinghy, designed by Julian Bethwaite. It is recognised as an international class by the International Sailing Federation.^[1] The boat was designed in 1984.^[2]

B14

Class symbol
Development
Boat
Crew	2
Hull
Hull weight	64 kg (141 lb)
LOA	4.25 m (13.9 ft)
Beam	3.05 m (10.0 ft)
Sails
Spinnaker area	29.2 m2 (314 sq ft)
Upwind sail area	17.2 m2 (185 sq ft)
Racing
D-PN	81.0
RYA PN	870

Performance and design

The B14 is designed with a low center of gravity for added stability and an open transom, to help the boat to drain itself quickly and without need of a self-bailer. The mast is set far back in the boat to make room for the large asymmetric spinnaker.^[3][4] The boat has a fast handicap, with a Portsmouth Yardstick of 870,^[5] designed with racing in mind. For this reason it is highly suitable for more experienced sailors.^[3] The boat does not have a trapeze,^[2] but instead makes use of wide wings.^[3]

Events

World Champions

Main article: B14 World Championship

Various

• RYA handicap 2012 : 870^[5]
• D-PN: 81.0.^[6]