Jeanneau Microsail
Description
The Jeanneau Microsail is a compact, trailerable racing and daysailing dinghy designed by the prolific American naval architect Gary Mull, first introduced in 1980 as Jeanneau's entry into the emerging Micro Class for one-design racing. Built in France during the early 1980s, this lively pocket cruiser combines the speed and handling of a dinghy with the comfort of a small cabin, making it ideal for local regattas, club racing, or short coastal camps on inland waters, lakes, or sheltered bays. With its wide beam carried aft (foreshadowing modern wide-stern designs), stubby bow, and tall rig, the Microsail earned a reputation for being "the most fun Micros"—fast, forgiving, and agile, yet stable enough for novices or older sailors. Approximately 300 units were produced by Jeanneau from 1981 to 1984, before molds passed to other builders like C.N. Loire (up to 2000), contributing to the class's popularity, especially in Europe and Poland where over 20 variants thrive today. It's a snapshot of 1980s innovation: simple, affordable, and spirited,
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