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July 04, 2024 2 min read

10 Reasons to Choose the Devoti D-Zero

Ahead of the Devoti D-Zero 2024 National and European Championships, of which Sailing Chandlery was the key sponsor, we were pleased to be able to provide a brand new D-Zero to Jon Emmett for him to sail.

Jon needs no introduction, legendary ILCA sailor and coach to Olympic Gold medalists. As the main UK Devoti dealer we've been working with Jon to provide him with his Devoti ILCA and now a D-Zero

Jon was on hand at WPNSA to speak to the sailors to get their views on the Devoti D-Zero, as well as sailing the championships himself.

Recently we've also put the D-Zero through its paces at our local sailing club where we took the opportunity to take one of our ex-demo boats for a sail to provide our opinion on the boat.

You can read our D-Zero review on the website.

Devoti D-Zero sailing by the Sailing Chandlery team

What the sailors say about the D-Zero

There is nothing better than hearing from the sailors who are in the D-Zero every weekend. Here are a few key points which stuck out for us from what the sailors said:

  • The boat lends its self to all weights and is easily depowered
  • People in the class are fabulous, friendly and welcoming
  • Lightweight boat which is easy to handle on and off the shore
  • Fell in love with the boat, so quick, so rewarding
  • Very modern, the shape of the hull, the way the rig is set up
  • The D-Zero accommodates different weights of sailors
  • Great acceleration
  • Fun, fast to sail, bit like a Laser but designed nowadays
  • Pointed bow cuts through the waves

Looking for a new D-Zero?

Looking to purchase a new or used D-Zero? At the point of writing we have both excellent condition ex-demo boats and also brand new boats in stock and available for delivery to anywhere in the UK. We are based on Canvey Island in Essex and you can also collect your new boat from us too.


Get in touch with our friendly team today, you can call us on 01268 222912 or email info@sailingchandlery.com



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