ACROBAT

Marine Projects SIGMA 38

Length
12 m/38 ft

monohull

sail

Description

The Sigma 38 was born in 1985 when the Royal Ocean Racing Club and the Royal Thames Yacht Club, in wake of the tragic 1979 Fastnet Race, agreed to sponsor a new one design that would stand up to tough offshore conditions. A committee of top yachtsmen decided to adopt the design of David Thomas who had already designed the successful Sigma 33. Built by Marine Projects in Plymouth with a sail wardrobe from North Sails, the Sigma 38 became extremely popular. A total of 125 yachts were built, the last Sigma 38 in 1993. Large fleets were established in Scotland, Ireland, on the East Coast and particularly on the South Coast. The Class Association was established in 1988. Many changes, including introducing new sail makers, have been introduced to the rules to maintain the competitive nature of the fleet. When the class was born, back in the late 80s, we were fashionable, trend setters. A huge variety of people, even Royalty, dipped their toes in Sigma 38 waters, stayed for a few seasons and with several notable exceptions, moved on. Later, in a second wave of popularity, the boats found favour with charter companies and sailing schools, which possibly diluted the level of competition in the mid fleet. (Information from: Sigma 38 Class Association)

Additional details

New motor (june 2016) Volvo-Penta D1-30, and: fuel tank, pipelines, morse and waterlock. EPRIB beacon (2015) AIS class B (2015) RADAR (Furuno) Plotter (Raytheon) Solar pannels x3: 80+80+60W Inflatable dingy (2.5 m.) and outboard motor (3,5 cv) VHF ICOM radio