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Images of the 29erXX

by Ross Whitburn on 18 Nov 2006
Chelsea Whitburn and Mat Bancroft belted up and ready for their first sail in the 29erXX Ross Whitburn
Ross Whitburn sent us these shots of his daughter Chelsea and crew Mat Bancroft sailing the new 29erXX which is being touted as a potential Olympic Womens two handed class.

The class was on show at the 29er World Championships at Weymouth and the New Zealanders took the opportunity to sail the 29erXX which features a 29er hull, but with a taller mast, twin trapezes, masthead spinnaker and bigger sail plan.

A top junior skipper, Chelsea Whitburn was having her first experience of helming from the trapeze when these shots were taken.

Set up in the boatpark, the 29erXX’s larger rig is apparent © Ross Whitburn
Set up in the boatpark, the 29erXX’s larger rig is apparent © Ross Whitburn


Mat Bancroft helming the 29erXX the rig differences being apparent over the standard 29er (see shots below) © Ross Whitburn
Mat Bancroft helming the 29erXX the rig differences being apparent over the standard 29er (see shots below) © Ross Whitburn


The 29erXX offers a good ride twing wiring even in light winds, © Ross Whitburn
The 29erXX offers a good ride twing wiring even in light winds, © Ross Whitburn


Chelsea Whitburn takes over the helm - her first experience of helming from the trapeze. © Ross Whitburn
Chelsea Whitburn takes over the helm - her first experience of helming from the trapeze. © Ross Whitburn


The smaller rig of the 29er and single trapeze of the 29er © Event Media
The smaller rig of the 29er and single trapeze of the 29er © Event Media


The 29er will be used in the next three Youth Worlds as the doublehander. © Event Media
The 29er will be used in the next three Youth Worlds as the doublehander. © Event Media


29er and 29er XX on display at the London Boatshow. The rig differences are apparent with the 29erXX (background) featuring twin spreaders © Gerald New http://www.sail-world.co.uk
29er and 29er XX on display at the London Boatshow. The rig differences are apparent with the 29erXX (background) featuring twin spreaders © Gerald New http://www.sail-world.co.uk

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