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ONE DESIGN — DINGHY CLASS

Cherub One Design Sails

Tailored sail solutions for a development class that rewards experimentation.

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A development class since 1951

The Cherub is a high-performance, two-person dinghy first designed in 1951 in New Zealand. It is a development class, allowing for significant design variation within the class rules. The Cherub has undergone various design changes over the years, including shifts in hull shape and sail configuration, adapting to new materials and technologies — an evolution that has kept the class dynamic and competitive.

UK Sailmakers offers tailored sail solutions for Cherub dinghy sailors, enhancing their competitive edge. The Cherub, with its high power-to-weight ratio and design that allows for considerable variation, benefits greatly from sails that are specifically designed for its unique characteristics.

Why Cherub sailors choose UK Sailmakers

Designs that keep evolving

Our designers work alongside sailors in the fleet, refining shapes with on-the-water testing, race results, and our AccuCut 3D and Azure design programs.

Built to last a season and more

Class-legal sails made with the best materials on the market, so they hold their shape through a full regatta calendar — not just the first weekend.

A loft wherever you sail

Our global network means expert advice, tuning help, and fast service in your own harbour. Find your loft.

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Contact your local loft, request a quote, or talk to the Cherub experts from UK Sailmakers today.

In depth

Cherub

The Cherub is a high-performance, two-person dinghy first designed in 1951 in New Zealand. It is a development class, allowing for significant design variation within the class rules. The Cherub has undergone various design changes over the years, including shifts in hull shape and sail configuration, adapting to new materials and technologies. This evolution has kept the class dynamic and competitive. For a detailed history and specifications of the Cherub dinghy, you can visit the Wikipedia page.

UK Sailmakers offers tailored sail solutions for Cherub dinghy sailors, enhancing their competitive edge. The Cherub, with its high power-to-weight ratio and design that allows for considerable variation, benefits greatly from sails that are specifically designed for its unique characteristics. UK Sailmakers' expertise in creating high-performance sails that are both durable and easy to handle makes them a top choice for Cherub sailors. The company's commitment to innovation and understanding of the dynamic nature of dinghy racing ensures that sailors get sails that are not only fast and reliable but also conform to the evolving standards of the Cherub class.

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