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• Nacra F18 Evolution

The evolution of sailing

Record-breaking winning design. The next step in Formula 18 sailing. (r)Evolutionary on every level.

Using the most advanced technology in Formula 18 sailing, the Nacra F18 Evolution is a racing catamaran built to win – a sophisticated design combined with 45 years of experience make it the best all-round performing Formula 18 multihull, across the full range of sailing conditions for every sailor.

The literal evolution in Formula 18 sailing, it’s the next iteration of the boat that won it all, the Nacra F18 Infusion . Using the same unique construction process, this catamaran will take you to heights in performance you’ve only dreamed of.

Usage Competitive One Design racing

Crew 2  Sailors

EVOLUTION IS THE SECRET TO THE NEXT STEP

The main purpose of the new F18 Evolution design was to build upon the unique pedigree of the Nacra F18 Infusion MKII  as the previous best-in-class allrounder. Taking all the best parts from its predecessor, redesigning its flaws, improving where we could, we’ve created a worthy successor.  The main visual difference is of course a completely new hull shape, but the real improvement is 

in the details. Built to push through in even the toughest conditions on the water, the Nacra F18 Evolution is truly the next step in Formula 18 sailing. Built upon a great legacy, it’s only a matter of time before the F18 Evolution makes its unforgettable mark in Formula 18 sailing.

NEW HULL DESIGN An already winning design.  The Nacra F18 Evolution has the same overall specifications as the Infusion MKIII , but incorporates a new hull design with reverse raked stems. It has a fractional sloop rig with aluminum spars. The hulls feature transom-hung carbon fibre rudders controlled by a tiller and dual retractable carbon fibre daggerboards. The rudders are a kick-up design.

CONFIGURABLE SAIL PLAN Next generation sailing performance.  Close collaboration with the aerodynamic sail design of Performance Sails has ensured an optimized sail plan which features the regatta proven Pentex™ Decksweeper mainsail and an optimized jib design tailored to the new mainsail. A tough polyester spinnaker, available in 3 colours and 2 types of different strength cloth, completes the sail plan.

Nacra Sailing strives to always be on the forefront of development. We don’t get it right all the time, but the F18 range has been a benchmark in design- and construction processes for decades, and the front line of box rule racing.  The Nacra F18 Evolution  truly reveals our DNA, everything Nacra stands for. As an early adopter of the since perfected Infusion process, our development has taken a rapid flight that allowed us to be on the bleeding edge of Formula development limits. And we’re unabashedly proud of that.   Not only have we poured 45 years of knowledge in this boat, we coupled that with feedback from pretty much all F18 legends and engineers, some of whom have since evolved to America’s Cup teams. From fluid dynamics to optimizing hull strength, to working with optimal sail shape and weight rules, ‘Scuderia’ Nacra’s 9th (!) generation F18 is built on a rich history of strife, success, hardship and perseverance.

• Nacra Users & Owners Manual
• Trimsheet Nacra F18 Evolution V2 (2024)
• Assembly Manual F18 Evolution

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International Formula 18 Class Association

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Nacra F18 Evolution

The Nacra F18 Evolution is a racing catamaran built with advanced technology, sophisticated design tools and 45 years of experience. The primary ambition of the new Formula 18 design was to build upon the Nacra F18 Infusion’s unique pedigree as the best all-around performing F18, over the full range of sailing conditions for every sailor.

Winner of the F18 Europeans, F18 Worlds & The Worrell 1000 Race!

Most notable on this F18 Evolution: the hull shape design. It has an aggressively styled raked wave-piercing bow with a horizontal hull chine running back into the transom. This design delivers a unique compromise for both sailing upwind and downwind at different speeds. The optimized foredeck in front of the main beam and embedded beams into the hull add extra sleekness to this design. The updated longitudinal beam position optimizes the hydrodynamic and aerodynamic balance between the sail plan and appendages.

Sail the Nacra F18 Evolution

Come sail the Nacra F18 Evolution at our Test Center in the Outer Banks of NC.  Our program, “Try it before you buy it” is a great way to try a a new boat to make sure it is a good fit.  Our test center is located at our partner business  Nor ‘Banks Sailing and Watersports in Duck, NC . Appointments  are required for boat testing and we charge a demo fee for the test. Demo fees vary by boat.  The demo fee will be reimbursed to you if you purchase a boat.  Test sails are offered April through October and are weather dependent.  To make a appointment for a test sail please Contact us to set it up.   

The F18 class is founded in 1993 by Pierre Charles Barraud and Olivier Bovyn. The F18 class aims to provide fair racing for crews of various weights. With the use of two different sail sizes of jibs and spinnakers, crews can weigh from 115 to over 150 kg. Competition between the manufacturers keep the costs at the lowest level. Allowing mixed and female crews to compete on an equal basis in large male fleets made entering in the class more accessible for every sailor. The Formula 18 class keeps offering popular, exciting, safe and fair racing, and also keeps on growing and evolving.

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Standard Configuration

• Designer: Nacra/Morrelli & Melvin
• Glass foam sandwich FRP epoxy resin
• Carbon daggerboard
• Carbon kick up rudders
• 1:10 main sheet system
• 1:16 Cunningham
• 1:4 Jib Cunningham
• Harken hardware
• Tapered Spin Halyard
• Nylon spinnaker
• Pentex sails
• Jib Self Tacker
• Wing trampoline with out kickers
• Fixed Carbon tiller extension
• Shroud and forestay with adjustable turnbuckle
• Foot straps
• Deck sweeper sail
• Adjustable trapeze system
• Full boat cover and mast cover

Option/add on

• Chicken Line System

SPECIFICATIONS

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East Coast Sailboats, Inc: 104 Shores Avenue, Point Harbor, NC 27964

Tel: 252-489-3491

Formula 18 (F18)

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One-Design Class Type: Multihull

Was this boat built to be sailed by youth or adults? Both

Approximately how many class members do you have? 90

Photo Credit:St Bart Cata Cup 2018 Round the Weather Mark

Photo Credit: St Bart Cata Cup 2018 Start

Photo Credit: St Bart Cata Cup 2018

About Formula 18 (F18)

The F18 class aims to provide fair boat for boat racing without handicaps on catamarans from various manufacturers and different designs within a “box” formula rule and for crews of various weights. Competition between boat manufacturers and sail makers keep costs very competitive and the competition is very close. Racing with upwind speeds of 11-13 knots and downwind speeds of 18-20 kts makes the racing very exciting. Allowing mixed and all female teams to compete on an equal basis fleets makes entering the class more accessible for every sailor. The Formula 18 class keeps offering popular, exciting, safe and fair racing, and also keeps on growing and evolving. The boat was designed for both distance “raid” racing and standard around the buoy multiple race events. There are major continental and world championships annually often with 100 to 160 catamarans entered.

Boats Produced: 500

Class boat builder(s):

Cirrus (France), Falcon (USA), Goodall (Australia), Nacra (Netherlands), Scorpion (Poland), Windrush (Australia)

Approximately how many boats are in the USA/North America? 200

Where is your One-Design class typically sailed in the USA? List regions of the country:

Arizona – Phoenix; California – Long Beach, San Diego, Santa Cruz, San Francisco; Florida – Clearwater, Sarasota, Key Largo; Hawaii – Oahu; Maryland; Massachusetts – Boston, Michigan; Rhode Island – Newport, Utah – Salt Lake City, Wisconsin, Washington – Seattle;

Does this class have a spinnaker or gennaker? Yes

How many people sail as a crew including the helm?  2

Ideal combined weight of range of crew:  300-380 lbs; minimum combined crew weight 330 lbs (150 kg) otherwise carry 1/2 pound lead for each pound underweight

Boat Designed in  1995

Length (feet/inches): 18′

Beam: 8’5″

Weight of rigged boat without sails: 396 lbs (180 kg) minimum required weight with sails

Draft: Approximately 5 ft but varies by type of F18. Boat has two daggerboards which can be raised when in shallow water.

Mast Height: 30′

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Southern California Fleet

The Southern California racing scene is very active racing all year long operating primarily out of two yacht clubs.  Boats from both locations travel to obtain larger fleet sizes for the key events. 

Alamitos Bay Yacht Club

Alamitos Bay Yacht Club (ABYC) in Long Beach is situated at one of the best racing venues in the world and has been host to multiple major F18 regattas including the 2012 World Championships and the 2017 Americas Championship. From ABYC you can sail in the open ocean or more protected waters behind the Los Angeles / Long Beach breakwater. ABYC runs major regattas every few months and typically F18s participate in the Memorial Day, Labor Day and Thanksgiving regattas. 

Mission Bay Yacht Club

In addition to major events, MBYC has club racing twice a month on Sundays in which F18 often participate. F18s can sail on the flat water of Mission Bay or head to the ocean for more expansive sailing.

S. California Season Schedule

Nothing from September 17, 2024 to September 17, 2025.

Season schedules are subject to change. Check with the fleet for the most up-to-date information.

In case you missed it

2024 f18 americas championship, 2023 annual general meeting, seesaw battle at north american championships, q&a with ravi parent.

International Formula 18 Class Association

Official website for the International Formula 18 Class Association.

2022 F18 World Championships

Important deadlines and information about the 2022 Immunolin F18 World Championships

From Jill Nickerson, Chair of the 2022 Immunolin F18 World Championships

“We are very excited to have the 2022 Immunolin F18 World Championships coming to Clearwater Beach, FL in October 2022. We already have 36 boats registered with 9 countries. GET REGISTERED! then make sure to pay by the deadlines to insure your discount. If you are already registered but not paid, you must pay by March 31 to obtain the early registration discount. We will have activities happening from October 6th on thru the close of the event on October 16th, 2022.”

COMMUNICATION

It is important to like the Red Gear Racing Facebook page as that is where announcements will be regularly made regarding the event. In addition, we are posting information all the time on the website F18World2022.org .

REGISTRATION

Deadline is approaching to qualify for early registration! It is the end of this month! See NoR :

4 ENTRY FEES  4.1 Entries with confirmed payment:   4.1.1 No later than March 31, 2022, will pay an early entry fee of $375.00 USD. 4.1.2 From April 1, 2022, and no later than August 31, 2022 will pay an entry fee of $425.00 USD.  4.1.3 From September 1, 2022, registration will be subject to OA approval and will pay a late entry fee of $500.00 USD. 4.1.4 Youth Sailors born prior to 1999, will receive a $100.00 USD entry discount. 4.2 The entry fee has to be paid via the online entry form on the event website. The Organizing Authority will be authorized to collect the entry fee electronically.  4.3 If an entry is cancelled by the competitor, the entry fee will be refunded as follows: – Cancellation Date Entry Fee Refund: – Through July 1, 2022 100% less $50 Administrative Fee – July 1 – August 15, 2022 100% less $100 Administrative Fee – After August 15, 2022 No refund

We have listed some reduced shipping costs contacts for containers on the web site under logistics: https://www.f18world2022.org/shipping-containers/ We have also announced a sponsorship of $100.00 per boat for anyone shipping from offshore. That could be as much as $1100 per container! Restrictions apply.

ACCOMODATIONS

It is important to reserve your room at the Sheraton Sand Key as soon as possible to get the discount rate… You can always cancel it. The hotel has been selling out constantly during our Winter Series Races we have been having.

Please contact the hotel for any special requests otherwise use the Booking Links below:  https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservationlink.mi?id=1632164461199&key=GRP&app=resvlink

Sheraton Sand Key Resort. 1160 Gulf Boulevard Clearwater Beach, FL USA 727-595-1611 

Note: hotel discount will only be available until august 30, 2022. You must reserve a room by then in order to get the group discount of $199.00 + taxes. Discounted rooms are on a first come first serve basis. Please let me know if there is anything we can do to help make your trip more enjoyable.

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