Having been a long time advocate of the "box" rule through our work on the successful VG-Mount Gay 30, Van Gorkom Yacht Design have produced what is believed will be will be a serious competitor in the 10.7 meter level-rating band of the IRM Rule, the VG-IRM36. The hull lines are an extrapolation on the race-proven VG-M30 producing a clean fast canoe body with a fine entry forward for a strong windward performance, and a powerful planing form in the after sections.

The construction of the hull and deck consists of a wet-preg e-glass and kevlar laminate over a foam core using an epoxy resin. Carbon fiber is used selectively in areas of high loadings such as stringers, frames, and chainplates. The rudder blade and stock are all carbon.

The cockpit is long and open with ample room for crew to carry out maneuvers. The competition fractional carbon rig, with swept back spreaders, will carry runners and checkstays for greater control on sail shape. The keel is our state-of-the-art, high-lift foil and dolphin bulb configuration, which could be designed as a lifting keel. The keel and rudder combination will contribute to a remarkably well-balanced boat.

The functional interior has a very attractive and clean finish and is well attuned to offshore sailing. Integral water ballast tanks give this design a full range of stability and further add to the versatility and dynamics of the boat. This system would allow the owner to race offshore with reduced crew numbers, sail shorthanded, or just go cruising.