The Supernova is a
"one design" single handed sailing dinghy of 4.3 metres length with an
8 square metre fully battened mylar sail and stayed mast. It was originally designed and built by Mark Giles. It is
now built by Hartley Boats in Derby.
The Supernova has recently gone through a new incarnation with the introduction of the MK II Supernova and subsequently the move to modern epoxy construction.
The hull is the same shape as all Supernovas but the main difference with the MK II is that the deck now has an open self-draining transom.
Sail numbers for the MK II start at 1000 and sail numbers for the new epoxy built boats starts at 1033.
If the Supernova is new to you the general introduction will
be helpful.
- Exciting
Single-hander
- PN 1068
- Fully battened
Mylar sail
- Lively class
association
- Great race circuit
- Prices from only £5,995
Notes from class chairman - Paul Earnshaw.
The season is now well underway and we have already had some great racing at the Open meetings....... Read the rest of this article
here.
Last Updated 17/04/12.
You can renew your membership online where you pay by PayPal, or you can print out the membership form and put it in the post.

The Supernova class association is proud to be sponsored by Noble Marine insurance.
Noble Marine are sponsoring the 2012 Travellers Series.

The Supernova Class Association is thankful to Oxford Carriers for once again sponsoring the Winter Championships.
It was windy at WOSC!
Supernova With Twist
Supernova Reaching Fast
Supernova at Speed
Gybe (How it should be
done!)
More High Speed Gybes
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1 part Pernod
5 parts Cranberry juice
Ice & Wedge of Lime.
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CA Membership Renewal Your CA needs you
Yes it's that time of year again when Class Association membership is up for renewal. Once again it is only £15 to renew.
The Class Association is run by volunteer enthusiastic Supernova sailors who want to promote and see the class thrive. The CA is there to:
- Organise the extensive program of Open Meetings.
- Run Training days - 2 organised this year - free to CA members!
- Organise the 3 championships (Winters, Nationals and Inlands).
- Liaise with Hartley Boats over all aspects of the boat.
- Promote the class and help support Supernova sailors.
And more besides.....A thriving class adds value to your and all our boats. So come on Sign up for 2012!
Coniston Open Regatta Sat 2nd - Mon 4th June
Supernovas welcome! Seven races over three days. See this post on the forum.
Travellers Series Results
The Supernova 2012 Travellers series - sponsored by Noble Marine - are published here. Only CA members
results are shown and if you think you should be on the list contact me.
Open & Travellers Series Cotswold SC Sat 28th April
What a great turnout for the class again! Cotswold SC once again proved a magnet of a venue with 29 boats taking place in some un-seasonally grim conditions.
Well done to Richard Pakes who held off some strong local competition to win all three races.
Open & Travellers Series Hill Head SC Sat/Sun 19th/20th May
Say good-bye to drought and flooding misery as we head for the seaside where the water moves and tastes funny.
A new venue for the class and another chance for a weekend away sailing.
Notice of Race
Training Day Open & Travellers Series Bilthfield SC Fri/Sat 8th/9th June
What better way can there be to celebrate the Jubilee than turning up for the 2nd of the Supernova Training days. Again to be held
on a Friday - this time to be held at Blithfield SC. After the training day on the Friday, put it all into practice in the Open Meeting on the Saturday.
| Winters Champ | Mike Gibson (Bartley) |
| National Champ | Cliff Milliner (Cotswold) |
| Inland Champ | Cliff Milliner (Cotswold) |
| Travellers Champ | Mike Gibson (Bartley) |
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