| 29erXX Class symbol | |
| Boat | |
|---|---|
| Crew | 2 (twintrapeze) |
| Hull | |
| Hull weight | 74.25 kg (163.7 lb) |
| LOA | 4,450 mm (175 in) |
| Beam | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Rig | |
| Mast length | 7,626 mm (300.2 in) |
| Sails | |
| Gennaker area | 19.0 m2 (205 sq ft) |
| Upwind sail area | 15.0 m2 (161 sq ft) |
| Former class ofWorld Sailing | |
The29er XX is a high performance sailingskiff, it was designed to allow light crews, particularly female crews, to sail twin trapeze boats and as a training boat for the more powerful49er. The class gainedInternational Sailing Federation Class status in May 2011, but lost it in 2014.[1]
The 29er XX was designed byJulian Bethwaite with help from Jen Glass. The 29er XX is a high-powered rig for the existing 29er hull, indeed the new rig is extremely similar to the29er's big brother - the 49er. This new rig is 0.45m longer than the standard 29er mast, and features carbon construction, double trapeze wires and three sets of shrouds. A masthead kite adds considerable speed downwind while the responsive 29er platform requires the sailors to move with precision through manoeuvres. Carbon tubes extend out the back of each rail to allow the crew to keep their weight further aft and the bow out of the water. Although initially many thought that the hull would be too small for its rig, extensive training on San Francisco Bay has disproved that notion. The lack of an adjustable rudder or other extra controls make the 29er XX a simple design, yet it is extremely sensitive to sailors' movements. 29erXX sailors must be incredibly athletic and coordinated as theskiff provides a continuous challenge to even the most advanced sailors.
The first international regatta was held inWeymouth, UK, in the summer of 2006. The event brought together 27 men's, women's and mixed teams from 8 countries providing valuable input to help make this a mature, well designed boat.
Downwind the 29er XX has a considerable advantage over the original29er due to the increased sail size, masthead kite and the ability to have both crew members on the wire. Upwind the difference is less noticeable but again the 29er XX has the advantage.
In April 2007, at the Women's High Performance Dinghy Evaluation Event inHyères, France,ISAF conducted extensive trials of the 29er XX as a possible choice for a women's high performance dinghy class at the 2016 Olympics.
| Year | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Riva del Garda[2] |  GermanyVictoria Jurczok Anika Lorenz | Germany Jule Görge Lotta Görge | Germany Leonie Meyer Elena Christine Stoffers |
