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11- O'PEN BIC FAQ
Is the O'pen BIC stable ?
Yes, the "chine bilge" of the O'pen BIC hull design gives the boat a very stable
platform for sailing. On the water, the boat heels in the wind until it balances on its
bilge remaining stable and easy to sail.
Is the O'pen BIC diffi cult to rig ?
No, there are no shackles or complicated rigging systems on the O'pen BIC.
The O'pen BIC can be rigged and on the water in less than 2 minutes! With the
boom already attached to the sail, you simply slide the mast up the luff pocket of
the sail, attach the rig to the hull with the two snap hooks at the main sheet and
Cunningham, tension the Cunningham with the pull handle and go!
Is the O'pen BIC fragile ?
No, the O'pen BIC is manufactured in thermoformed polyethylene, a material
that is very resistant to impact shocks and abrasion. BIC Sport has been building
products in this material for over 30 years, and some of these products are still
being used on the water! Also of note is that contrary to products built in polyester,
polyethylene is a material that is 100% recyclable. The O'pen BIC is built with the
philosophy of sustainable development.
Is it easy to right the boat after capsize?
Yes, the cockpit of the O'pen BIC is 100% self draining, meaning that there is
never any water in the bottom of the boat either during sailing or after capsize.
Furthermore, with its light weight and stable "chine bilge" design, even when the
sailor is in the water the hull turns immediately into the wind, re-rights easily and
provides a stable platform for getting back into the boat. Getting back in is easy via
the stern of the boat which is completely open (hence the name O'pen BIC).
Can an adult sail in the O'pen BIC ?
Yes, as long as they weigh less than 65 kg (the ideal sailor weight for the O'pen BIC).
Can two kids sail together in the O'pen BIC?
Our testing, and the action photos and video of the O'pen BIC on our website,
show that the boat is still stable with 2 kids onboard providing that their total
weight does not exceed 90 kg.
Where can I race the O'pen BIC?
Contact your local sailing club to check if they are racing with the O'pen BIC.
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Details of the O'pen BIC Class Association, together with national and international
racing events, will be published on www.openbic.com as soon as available.
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