Sailing: B/one – more trim options and full regatta calendar in 2014

Even some of the best models can be improved and for the new season Bavaria has upgraded the B/one. Designed by Bruce Farr, the B/One now comes with a new configuration of the deck fittings, more trim options and a new concept for the sails. Less gennaker and jib sheet tension is required by using the new 70-millimeter blocks which makes the trim and maneuvering on the B/One now even lighter and thus faster. All deck fittings are made by Harken, the complete set of sheets, halyards and extensors are from Liros.

Easier to handle, faster and safer

Intensive work has been done at Bavaria on the rig of the 7 meter long B/one. A new Dyform forestay now allows 30 percent more tension on the luff of the sail without stretching. For fast rolling of the headsail, the jib now comes with a new jib furler is supplied ex works. And when the jib is rolled away, the excels even further with the gennaker. The block casings are now mounted on ball bearings and the gennaker-launch system also makes the later launch and recovery even faster and safer. The set-up and de-rigging of the boat can be done easily with the portable boom crane mounted on the trailer.

Retractable keel upgraded

And because the B/one sails even faster, the retractable keel of B/one has been upgraded for the new season with extremely stable press-fit keel bearings. Also the tiller and the rudder arrangement were further optimized. The sails can now be ordered direct by the owner at the sailmaker of his choice, taking into account the class rules giving him control over the supplier.

Full regatta tour calendar

Last season, the B/one- fleet was constantly on the move across Europe and of course on the water. For the upcoming season 2014, the regatta calendar is even more packed with events and more clubs will be helping their youngsters get afloat. "The Audi-B/one-Fleet is also at more and more clubs assisting their own schedule of events for their own youth program. Up to five young people are needed as crew for a B / one, so it already gets a lot of young sailing on the water" explains Daniel Kohl, who will be found again aboard a B/one in the coming year.

B/one Regatta tour calendar 2014

• 07.06. – 09.06.2014: Rheinwoche (DYC / AZ Düsseldorf)
• 13.06.2014: Audi Challenge Steinhuder Meer (SLSV / AZ Hannover)
• 21.06. – 29.06.2014: Kieler Woche
• 03.07. – 06.07.2014: Audi Sailing Cup Krefeld (SKBUe / Tölke & Fischer)
• 09.08. – 10.08.2014: VSaW - Clubmeisterschaft Berlin (VSaW / AZ Berlin)
• 16.08.2014: Commodore Cup Berlin (VSaW / AZ Berlin)
• 03.10. – 05.10.2014: Müritz Match Race (VSaW / AZ Berlin)
• 29.10. – 02.11.2014: Berlin Match Race (Audi Region Ost)

Source: www.sail-b1.com