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IOD CLASS ONE DESIGN RACER
One of the prettiest sailboat designs ever!
Completely Finished & Accurately Rigged
MODEL DIMENSIONS: 25" L x 37" H x 5 1/4" W Shipping weight
8 lbs
PRICE $209.00 plus SHIPPING to
48 contiguous States $10.00
YOU CAN MAKE YOUR SELECTION HERE. IF YOU DON'T HAVE A PAYPAL
ACCOUNT FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CREDIT CARDS
Call 561-339-3383 for assistance!
Presented is our model of the well loved and respected
International One Design Class of racing sailboats as conceived by the illustrious sailing luminary, Cornelius Shields in
1935. His idea was to create a boat that would reduce the costs of racing, and make for a level playing field for the Amorita
Cup series, a competition between the Island of Bermuda sailors and those of Long Island Sound.
Bjarne Aas of Frederikstad, Norway was chosen to design and build a smaller version
of the Six Metre SAGA. He delivered his first run of 25 wood hulled vessels to City Island, NY at the end of 1936. They were
33' 5" LOA, and 21" 5" on the waterline carrying 466 square feet of sail, and were an immediate success. Fleets grew quickly
on Long Island Sound, Bermuda and elsewhere.
TWO VERISONS OF THIS MODEL ~ 4 COLORS:
In 1960, the Rules Committee allowed for hulls to be made from fiberglass, and today the new boats compete along with the
old ones. Consequently, we are offering two versions of IOD model. The ones
with the white sails, which represents Dacron, and no toe rails along the edge of the deck are examples of the fiberglass
hulls. The ones with cream sails which represent light weight Prima canvas, with
the rails along the gunwale, replicate the wood hull versions. Since each comes in two hull colors, there are four options
to choose from.
Pre 1960 model: Dark blue hull and cream
sails, or Varnished hull and cream sails.
Post 1960 model: Maroon Hull and white sails, or White hull and white
sails.
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These include:
- Hand planked hull over frames
- Finished in seven coats of hand rubbed enamel
- Varnished brightwork.
- Numerous cleats, blocks, and turnbuckles
- Stitched sail panels
- Varnished wood floor boards and thwarts
- Stitched sails pre-hanked to spar
- Class symbol on both sides of mainsail
- Accurate standing and running rigging
- All sorts of deck hardware and fittings.
- Moveable tiller and rudder
- Adjustable boom vang
- Interior ribs
- And more
MINOR ASSEMBLY REQUIRED: To save cost, this model is shipped
with its mast down. All rigging and the sails are pre-attached simplifying the rigging process. For most people, it is a simple
affair to step the mast and attach the stays and shrouds. They are pre-measured and hook in place. Detailed instructions are
furnished, but if in the rare instance you have a problem, email or call us for guidance.
The IOD Class features a beautifully shaped hull with classic long overhangs, bow and stern
in glistening in enamel, with varnished trim, decks and cabin houses. They are Marconi rigged with jib and main. The running
rigging, including carefully stitched sails is authentic to the last detail. She makes an incomparable model and will be a
perfect addition to your home, den or office.
MODEL DIMENSIONS: 25" L x 37" H x 5 1/4" W Shipping weight
8 lbs
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INTERNATIONAL ONE DESIGN BRIEF HISTORY: The International
class sloop was created by the legendary American yachtsman, Cornelius Shields as he sought to create a new one design for
the Amorita Cup series of team races between Bermuda and Long Island Sound. Inspired by the beauty of the
Six Metre yacht, Saga, and its performance, Shields' aim was to use it as the basis of a one design racing class that would
have the advantages of both limiting the upwardly-spiraling costs of yacht racing, and putting competing crews on an equal
footing as far as equipment was concerned.
Shields commissioned Bjarne Aas of Frederikstad, Norway, to design a boat that was a smaller
version of Saga which he also designed and built. This resulted in a 33 foot racer with less displacement, but greater beam
of 6 ft 9 in. It measured 21 ft 5 in at the waterline, and had a draft of 5 ft 4 in and displaced 7,120 lb. The mast was 45
ft and carries 426 square feet of sail. The result is a beautiful reminder of yachting's "golden age" with the traditional
metre-boat's long overhangs, graceful sheer, deep, narrow hull and lofty rig.
The cost of an IOD in 1936 was $2,670. Everything required including shipping
charges from Norway were included in the price. With the backing of the enthusiastic Shields, the boat was quickly adopted
by the top racers on Long Island Sound. The first of the initial order of 25 yachts was delivered at City Island, New York
in December 1936.
The Internationals quickly spread. Bermuda took delivery of seven in January 1937. The
next year fleets were established in Marblehead and Northeast Harbor, Maine, followed by fleets in Norway and Cowes. After
the liberation of Norway, construction resumed at Frederikstad with boats going to San Francisco, Sweden, France, Oyster Bay,
and Cowes. Fiberglass construction was introduced in the 1960s with great care taken by the class to ensure that the wood
and glass yachts could race on an equal basis.
Today, there are ten fleets racing around the world -- Bermuda, Norway (Oslo), the United
Kingdom (Falmouth), Sweden (Stenegsund), New York (two feets -- Larchmont and Fishers Island), Maine (Northeast Harbor), Massachusetts
(two fleets -- Marblehead and Nantucket) and California (San Francisco Bay).
Today IODs are actively raced in ten local fleets in America and Europe. Representatives
of those fleets annually compete in a World Championship (the venue of which rotates between the fleets), a North American
Championship, Bermuda Race Week, the Nantucket Invitational, a European Championship and occasional Team-racing championships
hosted by individual fleets. Yachts from the International One Design class are used for the annual Bermuda Gold Cup as part
of the professional World Match Racing Circuit.
Most recently, IODs were the first class awarded International Classic Yacht
status by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF).
J. Demetrio photo
INTERNATIONAL ONE DESIGN CLASS SPECIFICATIONS:
- L/LWL/B/D: 33' 5" × 21' 5", 6' 9" × 5' 4" feet.
- Displacement: 7,120 lbs.
- Hull: wood After 1960, fiberglass
- Sail Area 466 square feet
- Designer: Bjarne Aas of Frederikstad, Norway
- Built: Bjarne Aas of Frederikstad, Norway
- Today, there are two authorized builders of boats for this
class: Tjorns Yacht Service, in Sweden, and C.W.Hood Yachts, in Marblehead, MA
OUR UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE: If not completely satisfied
with your purchase it may be returned, if without damage, within three days of receipt in its original condition and packaging.
Returns must be insured for their full value. All that is required is a prior email authorization by us for the return. Unfortunately,
no refund can be made for the cost of shipping, packaging and handling unless we are at fault.
International buyers welcome, but
inquire first. We have satisfied customers in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada,
Chile, China, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Estonia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong
Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico,
New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Nova Scotia, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia,
Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, St. Maarten, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USVI and
the Eastern Caribbean.
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