The Eighteen is a traditional design which has been greatly modernised over the course of its life. Originally a clinker built wooden design, firs built in 1938, it has developed into a much lighter and more standard hull shape with the introduction of GRP hulls from 1969 to an Ian Proctor design, and from 2014 with the adoption of a Phil Morrison design. The latest Eighteen is a performance one design with a three person crew and a single trapeze.
The Eighteen was adopted by the RYA as a National Class in 1952. The Class embraces all generations of Eighteen, and provides racing for all at the annual National Championships.
National Eighteen stats
| Connect with the class |
National 18 Class website
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| National 18 designer |
Uffa Fox (1938 - wood)
Ian Proctor (1968 - GRP)
Phil Morrison (2014 - foam sandwich) |
| Hull material |
Wood, GRP, foam sandwich |
| Length |
5.49m |
| Beam |
2.36m |
| Number of crew |
3 |
| Sail area |
22.5m sq (main and jib), 21m sq (spinnaker) |
| Rig |
Bermudan rig with single trapeze, mainsail, headsail and symmetric spinnaker |
| Class status |
RYA National Class, adopted in 1952 |
National 18 Class contacts
President: Colin Chapman
Class Secretary: Claire Laurie
Technical Officer: Colin Chapman
Rules & Measurement
Current Class Rules
Measurement Form - Classic
Measurement Form - Morrison
How to obtain a Measurement Certificate
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National 18 National Champions
2018 West Mersea YC Ultra Fleet: Tom Crosbie, Chloe & Patrick Crosbie (N18 417). Classic Fleet: Antony Ellis, Stuart Brew & Nickolas Ellis (N18 303)
2017 Hayling Island SC Ultra Fleet: Nick Walsh, Ed Rice & Rob Brownlow (N18 405). Classic Fleet: Tom Reid, Nick Philips & Richard Stirrup (N18 133)
2016 Royal Findhorn YC Ultra Fleet: E Barry, S Browne & D Barrett (N18 414). Ultimate Fleet: H Myles, C Brebner & J Karran (N18 319)
2015 Royal Cork YC Ultra Fleet: Colin Chapman (N18 404). Ultimate Fleet: Ewen Barry (N18 362). Classic Fleet: Colman Garvey (N18 233)
2014 South Caernarvonshire YC Ultimate Fleet: Ewen Barry, Stanley Browne & Dion Barrett (N18 362). Classic Fleet: Colman Garvey, Roy Darrer & Ross Levis (N18 233)
2013 Hayling Island SC Ultimate Fleet: Tom Dwyer, Peter Hassett & Willie Healey (N18 347). Classic Fleet: Colman Garvey, Roy Darrer & Brian Henegham (N18 233)
2012 Royal Findhorn YC Ultimate Fleet: Ewen Barry (N18 362). Classic Fleet: Colman Garvey (N18 233)
2011 Royal Cork YC Ultimate Fleet: Colin Chapman (N18 370). Classic Fleet: Colman Garvey (N18 233)
2010 Isle of Man YC Ultimate Fleet: Antony Ellis (N18 303)
2009 Tamesis SC (sailed at Portland) Ultimate Fleet: Colin Chapman (N18 370)
2008 Royal Findhorn YC Ultimate Fleet: Colin Chapman (N18 370)
National 18 builder
White Formula UK. Tel: 01206 302724. Website: www.whiteformula.com. Email: info@whiteformula.com
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