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2024 OK Dinghy World GBR team, jointly sponsored by PRO-SET® Epoxy and Ovington Boats in Brisbane, Australia

2024 OK Dinghy World GBR team, jointly sponsored by PRO-SET® Epoxy and Ovington Boats in Brisbane, Australia
14th February 2024

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The prestigious OK Dinghy World Championship, following a pre-world regatta earlier in the month, will take place in Brisbane, Australia in February 2024. Not only does the championship promise exciting racing conditions, but it also offers warm weather averaging 28-30°C and 12-18 knots of breeze.

The Sponsors

This year’s championship, for one thing, ventures to the vibrant shores of Australia. In addition, the joint sponsors for the GBR team at the 2024 OK Dinghy World Championship are PRO-SET® Epoxy and Ovington Boats, both of which are contributing significantly to the success of this global sailing event.

Anticipation from a Champion

Nick Craig, a five-time world champion, shared his anticipation. He stated, “I am really looking forward to the OK World next month in Brisbane. The OK offers an amazing combination of big fleets, friendly socials, quality global venues and a refined boat to sail.  We are very grateful for the support from PRO-SET Epoxy.”

Expectations for 2024

In a reminiscent nod to last year’s success, we not only expect the 2024 championship. We not only expect the event to attract over 100 competitors from various nations, including New Zealand, Australia, Germany, Denmark, Holland, Sweden, France, and Norway. But also foresee it further enhancing the class’s international appeal. Moreover, sailors in more than 21 countries now sail boats, and they have firmly established the OK Dinghy as a highly competitive and widely embraced class. In other words, its popularity is growing globally.

The Co-Sponsor for OK Dinghy World Championship

PRO-SET® Epoxy, the co-sponsor, joins forces with Tynemouth based Ovington Boats. Not only has Ovington been manufacturing OK Dinghies since 2017, but it’s also worth noting that the use of PRO-SET formulations is significantly contributing to their current success.

Collaboration and Development

“Ovington Boats has been collaborating with Wessex Resins for three years, focusing on production and development” says Chris Turner, MD Ovington Boats. “This partnership has led to new systems and projects, particularly in the area of sustainable materials and performance testing. The relationship continues to grow, and we appreciate the support given to the OK Class assisting in travel to the 2024 World Championship. We hope our sailors can deliver the results!”

The Ovington OK Dinghy, renowned for its CNC-machined hull, deck, centreboard and rudder tooling. Not only does it offer superior accuracy and finish, but it also, in addition, provides a consistent epoxy composite build. The class’s popularity extends beyond the competitive realm, drawing interest in recreational sailing and contributing a renewed sense of enthusiasm.

Looking Forward to the OK Dinghy World Championship

“As we look forward to the 2024 OK Dinghy World Championship in Brisbane, we’re proud to support the GBR team. This support is provided alongside Ovington Boats.” This is a statement from Sam Oliver, the Operations Director at Wessex Resins. “The sight of Ovington OK Dinghies, each laminated with PRO-SET Epoxy, on the water will be a testament to our commitment to quality. Here’s to a championship that brings out the best in sailing. Good luck to all the competitors!”

For one thing, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia will host the International OK Dinghy 2024 World Championship. Moreover, they have scheduled the event to take place from the 26th of February to the 2nd of March 2024. For more information, one can visit the official website. https://okdia.org/

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