The Utiltarian Design of the S2 7.9 Remains Sought After Three-Decades Later
Good times roll with one-design racing fleets
One-Design Showcase
Class regulates one-design rules, provides specific hardware including masts, sponsors a national championship as well as regional regattas, maintains an active web site and promulgates class communications and serves to link boat owners, all of which has supported reasonable and stable resale values for this easily trailerable, eminently sailable family cruiser-racer.
Class Contact: Cary Diehl (Secretary/Treasurer)
Class Contact Email: sectreas@s279.org
Class Contact Phone: 734-674-7882
Location: Grosse Ile, MI 48138
Class Website: s279.org
LOA: 25 ft 11 in
LWL: 21 ft 8 in
Beam: 9 ft
Draft: 5 ft
Weight: 4,250 lbs
Good times roll with one-design racing fleets
A trio of teams in the S2 7.9 class has followed the Sperry Top-Sider NOOD series from Florida to Maryland to Michigan.