4. Half hull model of the Yngling

 

Half hull model

The model shown is built on a scale 1:15, so the length of the model is 42 cm. On the panel optinal stickers, sailnumber, naamplate, etc. can be added.

The Yngling

The Yngling (pronounced ING-ling or, as the Scandinavians say UUNG-ling) is a sleek and seaworthy small keel boat. The design is classic, durable construction. The boat is often used as a race boat with a three-person crew.

In 1965 the International Yacht Racing Union (IYRU) - current International Sailing Federation (ISAF) - wrote a design competition for a successor to the Dragon. The draft envisaged an open three-game keel boat. From the many entries the Soling of the Norwegian architect Jan Herman Linge, was elected. It quickly proved to be a successful design. The Soling received international recognition and became an Olympic class in 1972 and sailed was on several Olympic Games.

Jan Herman Linge’s work did not end with the success of the Soling. Already in 1967 he designed a similar open, but lighter open keel boat, the Yngling. The Yngling was a highly maneuverable keel boat for three crew members. It can be sailed at a small angle against the wind, zelfoprichtend and unsinkable. He is also lighter than the Soling, which is an advantage in transportation. In 1979 this boat also received international recognition by the IYRU.

And since this recognition is growing interest steadily. To date, about 4,000 Ynglings are sailing worldwide. The Yngling is suitable for both young people and adults and ideal race boat for women. In 2004 and 2008 the Yngling was selected as the Olympic class for women. Unfortunately the Yngling sailboat is no longer an Olympic class and it is therefore not included in the Olympic program for London 2012.

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