Paper Jet

Paper Jet is an award-wining skiff design by Dudley Dix for amateur boat building. The boat is very versatile, with several rig options to allow solo sailing, club style sailing, and performance sailing.

We were approached by the French representative for the plans and kits, (François Marti), we loved the project and decided to create a modern sail plan for the Paper Jet, to complement its wooden mast.

We did detailed flex measurement of Francois' mast, and designed a full batten high aspect, square top main. This modern design offers both high performance in low winds with high leech tension; and a self regulating behavior in higher/ gusty winds, as the leech opens up easily and spills the extra power at will. Laminate cloth and radial construction offer both stability and durability.

This main is complemented by a bi-radial laminate blade style jib, and a large, 15 sqm tri-radial Airx cloth Asymmetrical.....

All in all, ultimate performance that will be available to builders worldwide as soon as we finish development in late Spring 2011- The first set of sails is undergoing on-water trials - do not hesitate to be in touch if you want more details on this project!

The sails can be ordered from our US Store, or you can contact us for a custom A$ quote.

Here is a link to the boat page on the architect's web site and to Francois Marti's -Francois Marti's site - in French

The Paper Jet forum

A construction blog in English and one in French

The jib and asymmetrical: