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...The Supernova Dinghy Supernova News

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 designed by Mark Giles and is built in grp by Hartley Laminates in Derby.

Hartleys also generously support the class by providing prizes for many of the events.

Simply the best!

  If the Supernova is new to you the general introduction will be helpful.

  • Exciting Single-hander
  • PN 1062
  • Fully battened Mylar sail
  • Lively class association
  • Great race circuit
  • Prices from only £3,995
What's new on the site
02/07/08 Travellers finally updated!
30/06/08 Blithfield NOR & SIs up!
30/06/08 444 Sold!
27/06/08 524 Sold!
27/06/08 515 Sold!
25/06/08 565 Updated!
25/06/08 517 Updated!
24/06/08 Hunstanton Report & Results up!
24/06/08 OASC Report & Results up!
24/06/08 Wimbleball Report & Results up!
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Thanks to our treasurer Ian Casewell for some pictures of the Norfolk weekend which can be found from the results page. I should warn you that some these pictures contain images of "lasers".
There is talk of Supernova match racing at Haversham SC - the day before their open - Friday 24th October. More details coming soon.
Last Event!
Norfolk Double Header
14th/15th June
A great weekend. Thanks to both sailing clubs. For a variety of conditions and fantastic hospitality. All it needed was a bit more wind. Hopefully this double header can become a fixture for the future.

Ouse Amateur Sailing Club report and results here.
Hunstanton SC report and results here.
Next Event
Supernova National Championships
5th -7th July
Saundersfoot SC

Countdown to the 1st race at the Nationals:

About 30 entries so far and plenty of time to enter at the still reasonable price of £75.00!!
Coming Soon!
Blithfield SC
Sat 19th July
Last years venue for the Inlands and a popular venue. Lovely large inland piece of water.
Notice of race here.
Sailing instructions here.

2008 Travellers - top 10!
Events Sailed=7, Races=20, Discard=9, Qualify=11
Helm Club S T P
Mike GibsonBartley1442913
Richard PakesHaversham1445719
Jeff TuckerHaversham1729643
Barry WinterHaversham1447859
Steve HawleySevern1165671
Ian CasewellBlack Swan1454396
Chris HawleySevern11688103
Sam HoodCotswold11704119
Nick SmithHaversham14595141
Mike HallHenley11771186
Travellers Series Results to date
DNE (was not at event)=ns, DNS/C=ne+2, DNF/OCS/DSQ=ne+1 (ns=no. in series, ne=no. at event)