Conceived by a group of passionate small cat sailors based in the west of France, the DIAM 3 is one of the most recently designed FORMULA 18's. The third generation hull shape, launched in June 2003 represents a refinement of the very competitive first. The design criteria have remained simple - performance is prime !

Improved construction techniques use Vinylester foam, a vacuum bagged PVC foam core and strategically placed horizontal bulkheads to provide a super stiff platform. New daggerboard profiles with reduced cord length, finer entry in the bows and raised beams have reduced drag to a minimum and allow optimal speed. Additional freeboard and a responsive lightweight mast which has been optimized for the rule - have added significant horsepower to this quick and powerful thoroughbred.

Efficient systems, a clean trampoline layout including a snuffer, self tacking jib and top quality Harken hardware make it a pleasure to sail. A new square top mainsail and spinnaker designed by leading Olympic Class sail makers puts you at the cutting edge and first on the starting grid.

Raced for the first time at the World Championships in Belgium in 2003 - its potential is clear. It showed excellent all-round speed with significant improvements in downwind performance.

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