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K1

The K1 single-handed performance keelboat heralds a new era of single-handed sailing; combining speed, style and ease of sailing. This unique mini yacht has a lifting keel with bulb weighing 62 kg yet its all-up weight is little more than a conventional single-handed dinghy. The hull is constructed using the latest resin infusion techniques to minimise weight. The carbon spars are ultra-light and responsive. ?The slender hull has little resistance when heeled so is quick and tacks through a very narrow-angle. The self-tacking jib is set on a pole for maximum ease of control. The cockpit is deep and comfortable when sitting on the deck edge. The result is a boat that is an absolute joy to sail and guaranteed to provide effortless, fast sailing and close tactical racing.

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Show news K1 open meeting at Datchet
22 entrants is a new record
Posted on 16 Apr
Exmoor Beastie 2025, sponsored by Exmoor Ales
Racing in the beautiful surroundings of the Exmoor National Park
Posted on 27 Mar
K1s at Barnt Green
The season opener for the class had idyllic conditions
Posted on 17 Mar
K1 review of the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show
Started the new season with a bang over the weekend
Posted on 25 Feb
P&B POSH preview
Paignton Open for Single Handers will also host the Fire Nationals
Posted on 17 Feb
Small boats at boot Düsseldorf!
Mark Jardine took a look around Hall 15 to see what he could find...
Posted on 24 Jan
K1 Class Review of 2024
And looking forward to the 2025 season
Posted on 7 Jan
K1 End of Season Open at Broxbourne
National Travellers Trophy conclusion
Posted on 31 Oct 2024
K1 Scottish Championship at Loch Lomond
The big learning is 'don't listen to the forecasts!'
Posted on 8 Oct 2024
K1 Northerns at Burton
The class returns to one of its favourite venues
Posted on 24 Sep 2024
Ovington Multiclass Open at the WPNSA Preview
This is the final big multiclass event of 2024!
Posted on 20 Sep 2024
Graham Butler interviewed after K1 Nationals win
His club racing, tricks, and opinion on the Brixham event
Posted on 14 Sep 2024
K1 National Championship at Brixham
Graham Butler very deservedly is Champion, and also won the Masters Trophy
Posted on 10 Sep 2024
K1 Inlands at Rutland
Sharing the venue with the Formula 1 class on the British Grand Prix weekend
Posted on 9 Jul 2024
Bala Lake Long Distance Race
Incorporating the K1 Long Distance Race
Posted on 26 Jun 2024
Carsington K1 Open
An entry of twenty boats demonstrated how popular the K1 is becoming
Posted on 4 Jun 2024
K1's triumphant return to POSH
Fleet make a welcome return to one of its favourite venues of Torbay
Posted on 14 May 2024
K1 Southern Area Championship at Datchet Water
Another excellent number of entrants, keen to enjoy the sunshine
Posted on 23 Apr 2024
K1 Midland Area Championship at Barnt Green
Strong winds for the fleet of 16 boats
Posted on 25 Mar 2024
K1 Travellers Trophy 2023
Looking back over the brilliant season the K1 fleet has enjoyed
Posted on 31 Oct 2023
K1 End of Season Trophy at Broxbourne
Blind faith was rewarded and the promised breeze finally filled in
Posted on 30 Oct 2023
K1 Nationals at Plymouth
A very tight conclusion to the event
Posted on 14 Sep 2023
Something so right
Dougal Henshall looks at what makes for a good championships attendance
Posted on 13 Sep 2023
K1 Midland Area Championship at Rutland
A race officer's nightmare no Saturday, followed by great racing on Sunday
Posted on 13 Jul 2023
K1 class Long Distance Race at Medway
Taking in creeks, negotiating tides, and avoiding large water traffic
Posted on 16 Jun 2023
Paignton Open Single Handed 2023
Tor Bay was a sight to behold with over 100 boats on the water for POSH
Posted on 25 May 2023
K1 Northern Area Championship at Carsington
Close racing in a far better breeze than predicted
Posted on 19 Apr 2023
Exmoor Beastie
Forecast for F8 gusts thankfully eased to something more modest
Posted on 31 Mar 2023
Battle of the Hikers preview
No trapeze? Get to Rutland this May!
Posted on 18 Mar 2023
K1 Inlands at Datchet Water
The first class open meeting of the 2023 season
Posted on 14 Mar 2023
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Beat your predicted place winner, Stuart Jones - K1 open meeting at Datchet Water
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Richard Sims - K1 open meeting at Datchet Water
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Stuart Jones - K1 open meeting at Datchet Water
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Beat your predicted place, second, Julian Leggett - K1 open meeting at Datchet Water
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Simon Hawkes, overall winner - K1 open meeting at Datchet Water
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K1 open meeting at Datchet Water
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Simon Hawkes, overall winner - K1 open meeting at Datchet Water
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Tristan Beckett, PRO - K1 open meeting at Datchet Water
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Jeremy Hudson - K1 open meeting at Datchet Water
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Beat your predicted place, third, Phil King - K1 open meeting at Datchet Water
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K1 open meeting at Datchet Water
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K1 open meeting at Datchet Water
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K1 open meeting at Datchet Water
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Bala Massacre 2025
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Bala Massacre 2025
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Exmoor Beastie 2025
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Exmoor Beastie 2025
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K1 Open Meeting at Barnt Green
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K1 Open Meeting at Barnt Green
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K1 Open Meeting at Barnt Green
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K1 Open Meeting at Barnt Green
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K1 Open Meeting at Barnt Green
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K1 Open Meeting at Barnt Green
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K1 stand at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2025
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Weed disperser in situ on a K1
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Simon Hawkes finishes 2nd overall in the Seldén Sailjuice Winter Series 2024/25
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David Hume being presented with his K1 Class lifetime membership award
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Zhik Oxford Blue
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Oxford Blue 2024
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John Merricks Tiger Trophy
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