Since its design and first launch in 1960, the Scorpion has adopted developments over the years to become the present modern competitive sailing dinghy. The hull, constructed in wood or foam-sandwich, is built to strict measurements with small tolerances. Cockpit layout and rig controls are left to personal choice and class rules permit a choice of mast and sail suppliers. The Scorpion is a responsive boat with a light hull that gives excellent acceleration.
Upwind it points well and tacks easily, and off wind the spinnaker ensures a stunning performance.
Whether you are sailing inland or on the sea the Scorpion will give the performance you need.
The class association actively promotes Scorpion sailing throughout the country.
Regular national and regional training events are held, as well as a full Open Meeting programme and an annual week-long National Championships at a sea venue.
Scorpion stats
| Connect with the class |
Scorpion Class website
Facebook page
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| Scorpion designer |
Taprell Dorling in 1960 |
| Hull material |
Wood and Foam Sandwich
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| Length |
4.27m |
| Beam |
1.45m |
| Number of crew |
2 |
| Sail area |
Main: 6.7m sq, Jib: 3.25m sq, Spinnaker: 11.14m sq
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| Rig |
Mainsail, headsail and symmetric spinnaker
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| Class status |
RYA National Class, adopted in 1967 |
Scorpion class contacts
Chair: Chris Yates
Class Secretary: Steve Walker
Technical Officer: Chris Turner
Rules & Measurement
Current Class Rules
Scorpion Measurement Form
How to obtain a Measurement Certificate
Find a Measurer
Scorpion National Champions
2018 Castle Cove SC Alan Krailing & Simon Forbes (Scorpion 2034)
2017 Castle Cove SC Andy McKee & Steve Graham (Scorpion 2042)
2016 Looe SC Chris Turner & Alex Hayman (Scorpion 2004)
2015 Lyme Regis SC Andy McKee & Chris Massey (Scorpion 2026)
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2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
Scorpion builders
Ovington Boats, Tanners Bank, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE30 1JH. Tel: 0191 257 6011. Email: mail@ovingtonboats.co.uk. Website: www.ovingtonboats.com.
Pinnell & Bax Ltd, Heathfield Way, Kings Heath, Northampton, NN5 7QP. Tel: 01604 592808. Email: info@pinbax.com. Website: www.pinbax.com.
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