Design


The Farr X2 aims to fill a perceived gap in the market between the Class Mini and Class 40. With roughly the same sail area as most of its comparable rivals but a whole tonne lighter, outstanding performance is assured


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olley’s own enthusiasm and, indeed, success has not only helped inspire many others to take the plunge, but as director


of racing at the Solo Offshore Racing Club (SORC), he and the club have been able to offer encouragement and guidance that have helped to grow participation. In addition, his Jeanneau agency Sea Ventures has developed a strong reputation for not only supplying new yachts from this particular production builder, but also for being able to enlist its brokerage business to help advise on other brands and models that that are


suitable for shorthanded and solo racing. Yet, alongside this impressive growth in


shorthanded racing, those like Colley who are the heart of it have become increasingly aware of a developing gap in the market. ‘We’ve been promoting solo and shorthanded sailing since 2008 and while it took 10 years to really create momentum, recently there has been a rapid growth in this area,’ Colley says. ‘ The global pandemic accelerated this development as the need to be socially


‘The two-spreader rig has 23° aft swept spreaders so it’s very robust’


distanced meant that shorthanded sailing was the only game in town, at least for a while. This period also highlighted the benefits and satisfaction of shorthanded sailing, especially to the newcomers. ‘More recently it


became clear that there is little, if any, choice


when it comes to higher performance shorthanded boats in the 30ft size range. To go for something a bit more potent in the grand prix league means stepping up to a Class 40 which in turn means moving


While designed for shorthanded use with water ballast, the X2’s large cockpit is also suitable for fully crewed racing 74 SEAHORSE


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