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 1065
- Fully battened
Mylar sail
- Lively class
association
- Great race circuit
- Prices from only £5,995
Notes from class chairman - Paul Earnshaw.
There has been lots of discussion, both good and bad about the move to an Epoxy construction much of this without one thread of evidence. ......
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Last Updated 27/01/12.
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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 | Supernova Cocktail !
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!
Do you have red braces?
If you do and it's because you've experience in publicity or promotions then your class association would like to hear from you.
The class is looking for a volunteer Publicity Officer to publicise the boat and class. This will involve
- Marketing the Association to maximise membership
- Liaising with Press and other companies to increase the profile of the Supernova Class Association
- Actively pursue Sponsorship for the Championship events
- Liaising with Hartley Boats re Association presence on the stands at the Dinghy Exhibition and other suitable events
The Publicity Officer will be a full member of the Association Committee and will be expected to take part in Committee Meetings and General Meetings.
If you are interested send the class chairman an email.
2012 Dates for your diary
The full 2012 calendar has now been published - some key dates for your diary are:
- Winter Champs - Blithfield SC - 12th Feb
- Nationals - Llandudno SC - 13th/14th/15th July
- Inlands - Northampton SC - 18th/19th August
There will be two training days on Fridays at Bolton SC in April and Blithfield SC in June.
Our thanks to Noble Marine who will be our sponsors for the 2012 Travellers series. This is a series
of 12 events starting at West Oxford SC on 10th March.
Winter Championships
Blithfield SC
Sun 12th Feb
The Winter Championships once again kindly sponsored by Oxford Carriers are to be held at Blithfield SC
in Staffordshire (definitely not Derbyshire!). As this a championship event it only open to Class Association members.
Notice of Race
| Winters Champ | Mike Gibson (Bartley) |
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| National Champ | Cliff Milliner (Cotswold) |
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| Inland Champ | Cliff Milliner (Cotswold) |
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| Travellers Champ | Mike Gibson (Bartley) |
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