Xoanon (XN1)  - New Build Trials Continue in 2011

 

Launched at the end of June 2009 Xoanon is now about to start her 3rd season of appraisal.  Thus far her performance within the Lymington Divisional fleet has been very much as expected, in general her results have matched the expertise of her crew. She appears a good average performer as her design and build team intended, whilst almost unnoticed she has a number of ideas incorporated that class members considered should be trialled. For instance she has, built in buoyancy tanks fore and aft, her rudder tube is glassfibre, she has no metal fastenings through her hull including no chainplates in her topsides [ her rigging is taken directly to the foot of the mast ] and in addition glass cloth is an integral part of her Epoxy finish.

 

Maintenance costs were high on the priority list when considering her build for although most class members considered wood must be the main construction material protecting the wood over many years was vital and hence the Glass Epoxy finish. Her wood topsides seen through the glass clearly show her tongue and groove strip plank construction that enabled her team of amateur builders to build her so well.

 

A Full Racing season in the Western Solent is again being organised for 2011, with some top helmsmen who at present do not own an X being lined up to race her. She will be entered for all the Lymington XOD divisional and club events such as Thursday evenings. Her 40 plus owners are keen that as wide a spectrum of  club sailors as possible, keen on racing, come and give her a trial. Unfortunately Cowes Week will not be on her calendar until the class officially accept her.

 

Bookings will be organised by David Carslaw, assisted by Paul Rivers-Latham who may be contacted by clicking on the link embedded in their names. David and Paul will keep all informed weekly regarding bookings and/or crew requirements via the following link: 2011 Sailing Programme . Anyone wishing to helm or crew this season who are not members of the Lymington Division should also contact David or Paul but helms will need prior approval for insurance cover. Xoanon may also be used by other competent helmsmen on non XOD racing days, bookings again through David and Paul.