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The XOD was originally designed in 1909 by Alfred Westmacott and most are still sailing today. Originally with a wooden gaff rig and asymmetric spinnaker this was altered in 1928 to the current spruce bermudan rig with the symmetric spinnaker being adopted in 1969. The class is very popular on the south coast with fleets in Parkstone, Yarmouth, Lymington, Hamble & Itchenor. They are regularly the largest one-design fleet at Cowes Week.

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X One Design Itchenor  Division

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T he X One Design is a beautiful classic wooden racing keelboat first raced in 1911 and still going strong today,  providing very competitive racing and giving great pleasure to those who sail them.

Every boat has a history and a story, each XOD is beautifully maintained; we are just custodians of these magnificent boats.

The XOD class at Itchenor Sailing Club runs over 140 competitive races during the season, on weekends as well as Wednesday evenings; where we have a fun race and a meal together afterwards.

​Here at Itchenor we are one of six clubs around the Solent sailing XOD's and there is the opportunity to race with all 140 boats.

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XOD Boats The XOD was originally designed in 1909 by Alfred Westmacott, and most are still sailing today. The current owners are renowned for their affection to the boat, and most are today in fantastic condition as well as keenly raced.

The knowledge Zone has a good introduction to  XOD’s if you are not familiar with the class

Take a look at the video of the 2010 Cowes Week Thursday XOD start line  here

As specialists in wood restoration, repair and race preparation in conjunction with the 2011 XOD Centenary in Cowes, David Heritage has experienced a huge influx of X Boat owners approaching the yard for work in the form of race preparation and repair all the way through to complete XOD restoration.

David Heritage Racing Yachts are especially pleased with the Centenary Regatta, as one of DHRY’s restorations, Lizz Whizz, won the show piece race that started off the Squadron line on the last day of Cowes Week.

Take a look at these excellent tuning guides: Firstly on Yachts and Yachting from Christain Brewer click  here Secondly Tactics and Tuning by Colin Mckinnon by clicking  here

XOD Sunshine, undergoing complete restoration, November 2008

XOD Lizz Whiz with her deck removed.

Nigel working on XOD Myrtle’s deck coaming.

You can contact the XOD Class Association through the following website: http://www.xonedesign.org.uk Download article written by  Neil Payne in the Island Sailing Club magazine Autumn 08  about the X Boat Class

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Welcome to the XOD renaissance

In 2012, the X One Design Class gave Nick Whittle and Isle of Wight-based Whittle Marine authorisation to commence building new XODs. After three years of preparation and meticulous planning, the new XOD is currently in-build at Whittle Marine’s facility outside Yarmouth on the West Wight.

‘The benefit of this new build is to show to the world that the X One Design fleet is not only alive and well, but that this new build represents a renaissance of the class,’ says Mike Till, XOD Class Captain. ‘This new boat will also demonstrate to everybody out there, not just the members of the class, but those interested in historical yachting and those wedded to the philosophy of traditional, classic boat building methods that Nick Whittle and Whittle Marine are well on their way to achieving this objective.’

With an estimated 110 to 130 XODs still sailing, is there a tangible demand for new boats? Till is convinced that new XODs are essential to the class and identifies the reason; running costs. ‘These boats go back to 1911, so they are in different states of condition,’ he explains. ‘Some are very good and some very old boats are in immaculate condition because their owners have spent a lot of money maintaining them in the traditional manner.’

Running costs among classic boat owners is a popular and endless debate. ‘The costs of maintaining a wooden boat are quite high because you are constantly fighting issues relating to wooden boats,’ Till continues. ‘Nowadays, with the advent of epoxy, the tenure of these boats has radically increased, especially those boats that are fully epoxied. So, that has reduced the costs, but it’s still a big issue.’

Despite modern polymers and resin, Till believes there are compelling reasons for a new build: ‘The argument put forward for a new boat is that although the cost of acquiring a new build will not be cheap, Nick’s argument, and one that I support, is that by investing that sort of money you will get a boat that – in all seriousness – will give you many years of trouble-free, maintenance-free sailing,’ says the Class Captain.

However, XODs are raced hard so there are consequences. ‘You will have to handle that, but in general terms, it will be a lot less than messing about with a boat that’s been around since 1935 or 1936, or whenever,’ he believes. ‘And I think that’s the biggest argument for marketing this boat quite apart from the obvious benefit to the XOD fleet.’

Naturally, there is some resistance to change: ‘Any class has a level of politics, so there are people out there who are always looking to find negatives, rather than positives,’ explains Till. ‘Nick’s not immune from that happening to him, but in general terms, we know he’s built this boat absolutely to the class rule and the class measurements,’ he continues. ‘He has invested a considerable amount of money in full laser measuring equipment which has enabled an accuracy of 100 per cent on all the lines and on that basis, I think he’s on to a winner.’

There is, of course, an element of risk. ‘The other issue that you’ve got with a new boat is if you’re buying from a builder who hasn’t got an established reputation as a builder, you are effectively taking a dive into deep water,’ says Till although, in mitigation, Whittle Marine has been heavily involved in XODs for many years with a growing reputation and, as a result, 30 XODs are scheduled for work in the yard this winter. The new build will be a landmark for the company.

This vital, unknown factor will remain unresolved until the boat is proven on the water and the current absence of a trophy-winning build pedigree at Whittle Marine may cause some initial resistance. ‘The sort of guy who is going to buy a new build and invest all that money in a first class boat is going to have XOD in his DNA and he’ll be 100 per cent dedicated to supporting the class with all his heart,’ explains Till.

The performance debate will be settled when the Whittle Marine XOD is launched in May 2017.

In the next Whittle Marine blog, Nick Whittle reveals the technical, financial and logistic challenges of building a new XOD.

Keep up to date with everything X Boat, right here! If you’re looking for a place to start, here it is. With images, designs, histories and features.

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Here at Whittle Marine we Supply a range of Harken blocks and rigging that we have tried and tested specifically for X Boat's over the years. Our systems are constantly improving, keep up to date and order your parts here! We also supply custom stainless bow fittings, carbon rub strips, carbon spinnaker poles and much more!

XODs For Sale

Check out the latest X Boats for Sale in the fleet. Contact us to find out more about the different boats for sale and or to arrange a viewing!

Whittle Marine's XOD

Keep up to date with the new build of our very first Whittle Marine XOD! With lofting planned to start this summer we will keep you up to date with all the latest progress as it happens.

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X One Design

The X One Design (XOD) was designed in 1907 with the first boat launched in 1909. It is 21-foot ¾ decked keelboat of carvel construction. A very strong boat, several launched in 1911 are still racing today. The design has proved itself over the years allowing sailors of all ages, from teenagers to octogenarians to race with equal success. Gradually, over the years, modernisation has been approved with the biggest changes being Gaff to Bermuda rig and more recently the use of Epoxy being permitted. This has resulted in many of the earlier boats being rejuvenated, enabling them to match newer boats, not only for speed but also finish. With numbers nearing 200, and all the boats based between Poole and Itchenor, it is the strongest South Coast One Design class.

The cost of ownership is not high and, with epoxy coated hulls, maintenance can be minimal or as much as you like to spend. X's have always outlived their owners, unlike many modern racing yachts which in less than 10 years lose their competitiveness, mainly due to their light construction. The Class Association have published a new document "The X Factor" - click here for the electronic version.

Royal Lymington Yacht Club XOD Fleet

The Lymington XOD Fleet sails under the burgee of the Royal Lymington Yacht Club. The Harbour Authorities have established heritage moorings for the class on the East side of the river, an impressive sight for all.  The racing is superb for all from gentle family sailors to Olympic hotshots.

The XOD is the largest keelboat racing fleet at the Royal Lymington Yacht Club with over 40 active boats. Racing is very competitive throughout the fleet. Our successful sailors are always willing to help those new to the class and those at the back of the fleet to find more speed. An XOD responds to finetuning and this tests everyone from time to time, even successful owners have days of "go slows". 

Tea is organised after both Saturday and Wednesday afternoon racing where competitors and race officers get together in a friendly atmosphere.

Join our regular racing at Royal Lymington Yacht Club

The Royal Lymington Yacht Club has a full fixture list with racing for all every week. Boats from Yarmouth regularly join us to swell the number of boats coming to the start line. XODs race in our Spencers New Forest Thursday Evening Racing Series ; this is a very popular series and gives us all a chance of winding down with a good social get-together after the race. Find key dates in our Calendar or download printable 2023 XOD series calendar here .

2023 Results

Saturday 10th - Wednesday 14th June 2023

XOD Special Events

2023 Alastair Easton & Bobby Bongers Open Events

Thursday Nights

2023 Thursday Night Racing inc an XOD start

Potter Ship Race

Saturday 7th October inc a XOD start

Join the Lymington XOD Fleet!

The XOD fleet is keen to welcome new members of any age. Sharing is very successful and ensures better usage. Dinghy sailors thinking of moving on to a keel boat and still looking for competitive family sailing at a reasonable cost should try an XOD.  If you would like to crew, please e-mail either Shaun Norris or Chris Hawes via the Club Office and provide details of your sailing experience and availability. They will either be able to introduce you straight away to a helm looking for crew or will keep your details and match them to any request they may receive later in the season to fill a vacancy.

Captain of XODs: Paul Woodman ( [email protected] ) Join the Lymington XOD Facebook Group to see updates (race reports and pictures) as soon as they are posted to the group. Click here for  Lymington XOD Facebook group .

X One Design Class Association: www.xonedesign.org.uk

Class Rules Obtainable from XOD Class Association Secretary - or see the Class Association website (link above)

Links to XOD Divisional Websites:

Cowes   Hamble   Itchenor   Parkstone   Yarmouth  

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2023 Annual Dinner

Images from the 2023 Annual XOD Dinner and Prize-giving.

XOD Trophy List

List of all XOD trophies

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2021 Inshore Racing Marks

XOD Archive

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43m Pershing fast motor yacht Chorusline for sale

The 43.3-metre fast motor yacht Chorusline is newly listed for sale with Charles Carveles of Edmiston .

Delivered from the renowned Italian builder of fast yachts, Pershing , in 2019, this Pershing 140 is constructed of aluminium and was fully repainted in 2023. Her design is by Fulvio De Simoni with interior by Italprojects and naval architecture by Ferretti Engineering Department.

Chorusline is described by the broker as "like new" as she has only ever been used as a dayboat and her beds never slept in.

Accommodation for a party of 10 guests is arranged over four cabins, comprising a master suite, a double cabin and two twins with additional Pullman berths. There are quarters for a crew of seven in four cabins.

Presently, the main-deck owner's suite is used as an entertainment space with a dining room, bar and cinema room, connected to the saloon. This could easily be converted back to a cabin, all the plumbing and infrastructure being in place. Textured wooden panelling adorns the interior bulkheads, contrasting with dark wooden flooring, while abstract chrome sculptures and green items of furniture give the spaces a sparkle.

Her expansive sundeck sports a Jacuzzi and sunpads forward, an al fresco dining area, bar and ample space to lounge about, all protected by an awning. At sea-level, the fold-down hull openings and large swim platform make for a spacious open-plan, teak-decked beach club from where water toys may be embarked, the whole area easily reached via twin transom staircases from the aft deck.

Four 2,600hp engines, with less than 700 hours on them, give the 380GT low-draft, yacht for sale a top speed of 38 knots and the ability to accelerate from rest to 35 knots in under a minute.

Cruising speed is 28 knots and she has a range of 1,400 nautical miles at 10 knots. Her inventory includes a four-metre tender, two paddle boards and brand new stand-up jet ski

Lying in Hong Kong, Chorusline is asking $21,500,000.

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Whenever you sail you can be sure of good competition. Boats are equal, turnouts are good and races are keenly contested at all levels throughout the fleet. To ensure everything is played on equal terms the following documents offer the approved guidelines on whether an item conforms to the relevant XOD Class Rule/s.

Role of the XOD Class Measurer

For a PDF version of Guidance Notes for Class Measurer please click here

XOD Boat Checklist

For a PDF of the current version of the XOD Boat Checklist, REV-16 16-Feb-22, click here

XOD Technical Drawings

For a PDF version of the XOD Technical Drawings please click here

XOD Sail Measuring Policy

For a PDF version of the XOD Sail Measuring Policy please click here

Duties of Technical Representatives

For the PDF version of this document click here

Approved XOD sail measurers

The class committee has endorsed a policy of approving nominated persons to measure XOD sails. The list below identifies those people currently approved.

They may measure sails from ANY division and are the ONLY persons approved to measure XOD sails. Other names may be added when demand so warrants and suitably qualified and experienced volunteer are available.