The Tasar Introduction

Introduction to the Tasar

A brief introduction to the Tasar and the World Tasar Class Association

The Terrific Tasar.
Check out the features that make the Tasar great!

How the Tasar Started
Designer Frank Bethwaite tells the story of how the Tasar started.

Starting a new Tasar Fleet
John Maltman has some excellent suggestions for starting a Tasar fleet in a new area

Specifications.
Technical specifications of the Tasar.

Buying a Tasar
Advice and tips for buying new and used boats

Tasars with Kevlar
Some early Tasars had Kevlar reinforcing in their hulls. Frank Bethwaite explains why this was done, and why they stopped doing it.

The Tasar Manual
The guide to rigging, maintaining and sailing the Tasar, written by Frank Bethwaite and Ian Bruce, that comes with new boats

Rules.
Current Class Rules and Interpretations.

2013 Worlds

To view a presentation on the 2013 Worlds to be held at Cascade Locks, icon click here (656.77 kB)