The 29er is a high performance double handed skiff type dinghy predominantly sailed by youths and is a trainer for the larger Olympic class 49er. With a modern sleek hull shape this lightweight dinghy with full battened sails, self tacking jib plus asymmetric spinnaker launched from an auto extending pole the 29er can often reach speeds exceeding the wind speed by planning up and down wind. The 29er is 4.4 metres long with a trapeze for the crew and the helm sits out using toe straps. An international class sailed at the Youth Sailing World Championships there is also an annual world championships.
Although parts like sails and spars are strict one design the ropes and many fittings are available at TridentUK and we have compiled a list to make searching easier for you
Below we list the ropes and dimensions we recommend for the 29er Dinghy.
| Use | Length | Rope | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainsheet | 8m | ||
| Jib Sheet | 7m | ||
| Spinnaker Sheet | 12.5m | ||
| Spinnaker Halyard | 17.5m | ||
| Spinnaker Tack Line | 3.8m | ||
| Kicker Control | 4m | ||
| Cunningham Control | 4m | ||
| Outhaul | 2m |
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.