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Taking a closer look at the Switch

by Mark Jardine 28 Feb 08:53 GMT 24-25 February 2024
Switch One Design foiling dinghy © Stefano Ferrighi

There are many dinghies throughout the years which have taken their inspiration from the International Moth and become one design. The Europe and the British Moth are two, and now there's the Switch.

While it doesn't quite measure as an International Moth, it shares many similar traits, but without the continuous development.

We spoke to Simon Hiscocks at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2024 to find out more...

Switch One Design foiling dinghy - photo © Stefano Ferrighi
Switch One Design foiling dinghy - photo © Stefano Ferrighi
Switch One Design foiling dinghy - photo © Stefano Ferrighi
Switch One Design foiling dinghy - photo © Stefano Ferrighi

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