The P-Class is a type of small single sail dinghy, popular as a training boat for young people in New Zealand. This class is famous for being the sailing trainer vessel for many new entrants into the sport, and virtually every famous New Zealand yachtsman, including Sir Peter Blake and Russell Coutts, learnt to sail in one. It is the most common sailing boat in New Zealand.
Origin
The P-Class was designed by New Zealand civil engineer, Harry Highet, as a simple vessel in which children and young people could learn to sail. It is a 2.13 metre long,slab sided,v bottom single hull, single sail Bermuda rigged dinghy, and is designed to be sailed by one person. The low aspect ratio Bermudan rig took over from a gunter rig in the 1950s. The boom overhangs the stern of the boat. It has a small deep cockpit with the rest of the hull making water tight buoyancy compartments. When capsized the boat floats very high in the water. The hull has a minimum weight of 90lbs so is very solid. Even 40-year-old boats can be bought in good condition.
A pictorial history of New Zealand's mighty P Class yacht
published: 29 Apr 2016
p class sailing
published: 09 Jan 2016
2022 P Class Nationals - From Start to Finish
Check out our overall Tanner & Tauranga Cup video showcasing all the action from the two events, held at Murrays Bay Sailing Club from the 5-9th January, 2022.
Video: Georgia Schofield - Live Sail Die
published: 15 Jan 2022
2022 P Class Tauranga Cup - Day 1
The P Class Nationals, known as the Tauranga Cup kicked off today with three solid races completed.
published: 07 Jan 2022
Sailing the fabled 130ft J Class yacht Endeavour | Yachting World
Watch our unique footage of sailing the 1934-built J Class Endeavour. Yachting World's Toby Hodges had the chance to sail her and takes a look around
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F5 P class model yachts sailing at Boss Nechayev Petr UKR30
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F5 P class model yachts sailing at Gatau Nechayev Petr UKR30
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Where the sailing all began
Back in the mid-1960s Paremata Boating Club was buzzing. With 110 beginner P Class yachts alone, it was the producer of several internationally acclaimed sailors.
The Easter Regatta was a highlight in the New Zealand sailing calendar. People from all over the country would turn up with their boats for the 4 days of racing. A total of 8 races. In fact, the express train from Auckland would add extra carriages so that Aucklanders could travel down with their boats, making an unscheduled stop at our little suburban station.
A tent city would sprout up at the nearby Domain. It was truly a wonderful time and signalled the end of the yachting season for the year.
It has been many decades since this heyday of sailing at Paremata. Nowadays if you see a dozen boats out there you're lucky. Whethe...
published: 15 Mar 2023
F5 P class model yachts sailing at Bonifaciy-M Nechayev Petr UKR30
Check out our overall Tanner & Tauranga Cup video showcasing all the action from the two events, held at Murrays Bay Sailing Club from the 5-9th January, 2022.
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Check out our overall Tanner & Tauranga Cup video showcasing all the action from the two events, held at Murrays Bay Sailing Club from the 5-9th January, 2022.
Video: Georgia Schofield - Live Sail Die
Check out our overall Tanner & Tauranga Cup video showcasing all the action from the two events, held at Murrays Bay Sailing Club from the 5-9th January, 2022.
Video: Georgia Schofield - Live Sail Die
Watch our unique footage of sailing the 1934-built J Class Endeavour. Yachting World's Toby Hodges had the chance to sail her and takes a look around
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Watch our unique footage of sailing the 1934-built J Class Endeavour. Yachting World's Toby Hodges had the chance to sail her and takes a look around
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Watch our unique footage of sailing the 1934-built J Class Endeavour. Yachting World's Toby Hodges had the chance to sail her and takes a look around
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Back in the mid-1960s Paremata Boating Club was buzzing. With 110 beginner P Class yachts alone, it was the producer of several internationally acclaimed sailor...
Back in the mid-1960s Paremata Boating Club was buzzing. With 110 beginner P Class yachts alone, it was the producer of several internationally acclaimed sailors.
The Easter Regatta was a highlight in the New Zealand sailing calendar. People from all over the country would turn up with their boats for the 4 days of racing. A total of 8 races. In fact, the express train from Auckland would add extra carriages so that Aucklanders could travel down with their boats, making an unscheduled stop at our little suburban station.
A tent city would sprout up at the nearby Domain. It was truly a wonderful time and signalled the end of the yachting season for the year.
It has been many decades since this heyday of sailing at Paremata. Nowadays if you see a dozen boats out there you're lucky. Whether it is a change in the age group of people living here or just technology making sailing less appealing. Who knows? It's a shame, as this is such a safe yet challenging place to learn such a wonderful skill.
We felt very lucky to happen on this high school regatta while visiting. It brought joy and happy memories back.
Back in the mid-1960s Paremata Boating Club was buzzing. With 110 beginner P Class yachts alone, it was the producer of several internationally acclaimed sailors.
The Easter Regatta was a highlight in the New Zealand sailing calendar. People from all over the country would turn up with their boats for the 4 days of racing. A total of 8 races. In fact, the express train from Auckland would add extra carriages so that Aucklanders could travel down with their boats, making an unscheduled stop at our little suburban station.
A tent city would sprout up at the nearby Domain. It was truly a wonderful time and signalled the end of the yachting season for the year.
It has been many decades since this heyday of sailing at Paremata. Nowadays if you see a dozen boats out there you're lucky. Whether it is a change in the age group of people living here or just technology making sailing less appealing. Who knows? It's a shame, as this is such a safe yet challenging place to learn such a wonderful skill.
We felt very lucky to happen on this high school regatta while visiting. It brought joy and happy memories back.
Check out our overall Tanner & Tauranga Cup video showcasing all the action from the two events, held at Murrays Bay Sailing Club from the 5-9th January, 2022.
Video: Georgia Schofield - Live Sail Die
Watch our unique footage of sailing the 1934-built J Class Endeavour. Yachting World's Toby Hodges had the chance to sail her and takes a look around
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Back in the mid-1960s Paremata Boating Club was buzzing. With 110 beginner P Class yachts alone, it was the producer of several internationally acclaimed sailors.
The Easter Regatta was a highlight in the New Zealand sailing calendar. People from all over the country would turn up with their boats for the 4 days of racing. A total of 8 races. In fact, the express train from Auckland would add extra carriages so that Aucklanders could travel down with their boats, making an unscheduled stop at our little suburban station.
A tent city would sprout up at the nearby Domain. It was truly a wonderful time and signalled the end of the yachting season for the year.
It has been many decades since this heyday of sailing at Paremata. Nowadays if you see a dozen boats out there you're lucky. Whether it is a change in the age group of people living here or just technology making sailing less appealing. Who knows? It's a shame, as this is such a safe yet challenging place to learn such a wonderful skill.
We felt very lucky to happen on this high school regatta while visiting. It brought joy and happy memories back.
The P-Class is a type of small single sail dinghy, popular as a training boat for young people in New Zealand. This class is famous for being the sailing trainer vessel for many new entrants into the sport, and virtually every famous New Zealand yachtsman, including Sir Peter Blake and Russell Coutts, learnt to sail in one. It is the most common sailing boat in New Zealand.
Origin
The P-Class was designed by New Zealand civil engineer, Harry Highet, as a simple vessel in which children and young people could learn to sail. It is a 2.13 metre long,slab sided,v bottom single hull, single sail Bermuda rigged dinghy, and is designed to be sailed by one person. The low aspect ratio Bermudan rig took over from a gunter rig in the 1950s. The boom overhangs the stern of the boat. It has a small deep cockpit with the rest of the hull making water tight buoyancy compartments. When capsized the boat floats very high in the water. The hull has a minimum weight of 90lbs so is very solid. Even 40-year-old boats can be bought in good condition.