Key details
- Current boat name
- Challenger No 1
- Boat class
- 6927
- Sail number
- n/a
- Function
- Sports and Leisure
- Type
- Dinghy
Dimensions and specifications
- Length (m / ft)
- 4.57 / 15ft
- Beam (m / ft)
- 3.5 / 11ft 6in
- Leeward
- Centreboard
- Masts
- 1 Alloy
- Rig type
- Una
- Propulsion
- Sail
Design and build
- Designer
- McAlpine Downie R
- Design date
- 1980
- Date of build
- 1980
- Place of build
- Staines
Current status
- Present use
- Museum/NMMC
History
CHALLENGER No1 is a trimaran yacht that became the progenitor of a class designed for use by disabled persons.It was inspired by Diana Campbell who was herself confined to a wheelchair. It was designed by Rod McAlpine Downie in 1980 and built by Cheesman Rollo Co at Staines, Middlesex. Some 110 Mk1 were built and they are based at sailing clubs and outdoor centres throughout the country, being used for training, cruising and racing. February 2009