Poole Yacht Club Osprey
Would you like to fly over the water with spray in your face, a speedboat-like wake behind you and the joy of being attached to the boat only by your feet and a trapeze wire? If the answer is yes, then the Osprey is the boat for you.
Widely known as the Bentley of racing dinghies, the Osprey is a high performance, traditionally designed, 17ft 6inch boat. The Osprey has a large genoa and an even larger spinnaker, both of which require the crew to balance the boat on a trapeze wire. The Osprey is both a really exciting boat to sail and a very seaworthy vessel, capable of handling light winds or force 6.
In September we will once again host the Osprey National Championships where the home team of Matt Rainback and Phil Angrave will defend their status as national champions, whilst others from Poole either fight them for the trophy or just enjoy the ride
Class Contacts
Osprey
Welcome to Osprey sailing in 2024
Our start details vary though the year. Look at the notice of race
| Day | Series | Sequence | Class | Start | Time | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | Spring | (G,D),8,T | 8 | 2nd | 14:10 | Red |
| Mon | Spring | 8,D,G,T | 8 | 1st | 18:20 | Yellow |
| Mon | Summer | 8,D,G,T | 8 | 1st | 18:20 | Yellow |
| Mon | Sunset | 8,D,G,T | 8 | 1st | 18:10 | Yellow |
| Thur | Spring | R,8,O,D,G,H,7 | O | 3rd | 18:30 | White |
| Thur | Summer | R,G,D,H,O,8,7 | O | 5th | 18:35 | 2nd Yellow |
| Thur | Late Summer | R,O,8,H,D,G,7 | O | 2nd | 18:25 | Red |
| Sat | Autumn | R,8 | 8 | 2nd | 15:10 | Red |
| Sat | Winter | 8,G,T | 8 | 1st | 14:05 | Yellow |
If you join us as a new Osprey owner, we will pay your first year's dinghy park and race fees!
We are often looking for crew and always welcome potential Osprey owners. Contact Chris Playfair on 07952551524 or chrisplayfair@gmail.com Or use the Facebook crew available link
We will host the Osprey/Fireball Open Meeting June 8th & 9th
The 71st Osprey National Championships are at Poole Yacht Club in September, from Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th September 2024. In March, 49 boats had entered.
Osprey Specification
Portsmouth Number: 935(PY)
| Measurement | Feet | Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 17’6 | 5.33 |
| Beam | 5’9 | 1.75 |
| Draft | 4’10 | 1.47 |
| Length of Mast | 24’0 | 7.32 |
| Sail Area | Sq. Feet | Sq. Meters |
| Main Sail | 100 | 9.29 |
| Spinnaker | 185 | 17.2 |
Weight(min): 295lb 134KG
Construction:Wood, GRP and Composite.