Based on this video, I would say 'yes'. Despite the gutful of water this young bloke is carrying in the bilge, that's a pretty flat wake behind. Kudos.
I would have said no, but after watching the video, then yes. They are hard chined and relatively flat bottomed, so it seems they just need lots of wind and a young, talented skipper....
Can plane, but not really designed with planing in mind, would be the best way i could put it.
love those extreme opti photos
That second photo is cool.
Who hasn't gone over the side as a kid and kept hold of the tiller extension or mainsheet?
Was ok in the Sabot, could be a bit more problematic off the yacht.
Not exactly planing! But this is the southernmost sailing school in the world. A very cold, calm Saturday afternoon in Puerto Williams, Isla Navarino, Chile. Minutes later the kids emerged with a young navy officer, and had the most fun I have ever seen in little boats, in spite of no wind.
