Frequently asked questions about

THE XENON

How many people can sail in the Xenon?

The XENON has capacity for up to four people but is designed primarily as a two crew club racer.

How much does it weigh?

The hull weight is only 120kg.

Is there a racing circuit?

Yes there are 5 Open meetings planned this year.

What is the ideal weight for racing the Xenon?

The optimum racing crew weight is between 20 and 24 stone.

Can the main sail be reefed?

Yes, it can by using a very simple and effective Zip Reefing System.

Can the jib be furled?

Yes, it has a furling line that is lead back to the cross beam.

What is the PY Number?

1075 provisional.

Has the Xenon got a buoyancy float as standard?

A removable buoyancy float is supplied as standard.

Is there built in buoyancy in the hull?

The XENON is constructed using a dense foam core that gives buoyancy and stiffness to the hull.

Is the spinnaker easy to use?

The spinnaker is very simple to operate. It is launched and retrieved by a single control line.