page_title: Buccaneer (dinghy)
hierarchical_section_title: Buccaneer (dinghy)
caption_attribution_description: English: symbol used on sails for the Buccaneer sailboat
context_page_description: The Buccaneer is a day sailer for pleasure sailing as well as racing; it is sailed throughout North America.
  Designed in 1966 by Rod Macalpine-Downie and Dick
  Gibbs, the Buccaneer incorporates classic elements that
  have made this racing dinghy a consistent performer for
  more than 35 years.
  Due to its hull design, the Buccaneer planes in 8-10 knots of wind. An
  integrated spinnaker launch tube, roller furling jib, and
  well-constructed sailplan, 7'3" cockpit with non-skid seats, deck and floor make it a good
  two-handed racing dinghy. Well balanced and easily handled, the
  Buccaneer continues to appeal to both seasoned
  competitors and new sailors.
  Weighing 500 pounds, the Buccaneer requires a trailer and winch to be launched. A
  comfortable cockpit arrangement and simple rigging round
  out the Buccaneer's design, make it a good day sailer for
  the family.
context_section_description: The Buccaneer (a.k.a. Buccaneer 18) is a day sailer for pleasure sailing as well as racing; it is sailed throughout North America.
  Designed in 1966 by Rod Macalpine-Downie and Dick
  Gibbs, the Buccaneer incorporates classic elements that
  have made this racing dinghy a consistent performer for
  more than 35 years.
  Due to its hull design, the Buccaneer planes in 8-10 knots of wind. An
  integrated spinnaker launch tube, roller furling jib, and
  well-constructed sailplan, 7'3" cockpit with non-skid seats, deck and floor make it a good
  two-handed racing dinghy. Well balanced and easily handled, the
  Buccaneer continues to appeal to both seasoned
  competitors and new sailors.
  Weighing 500 pounds, the Buccaneer requires a trailer and winch to be launched. A
  comfortable cockpit arrangement and simple rigging round
  out the Buccaneer's design, make it a good day sailer for
  the family.
caption: Class symbol
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