Nile Crocodiles and "Nile" Class Boats

The Nile Crocodiles are a sailing group in Cairo, we sail and race "Nile" class boats.  The Nile is a wooden dinghy with a centerboard and a main sail and jib, the boat has no spinnaker but it has a whisker for the jib.  There are about 12 remaining Nile boats in good sailing condition in Egypt, so we are an "endangered species" like the Nile crocodile :-).  We are trying to revive interest in this great boat that is both a family and a racing boat and can be sailed by people of all ages...I started sailing it when I was 13 then moved on to more demanding classes (Finn, 470, Lazer) then, now at 53, I am back sailing it and racing it...and having fun...

Nile Boat Specifications:

Length:                                        5.0 m (16.4 ft)

Weight:                                        470 kg (1,036 pounds)

Sail Area (Main sail + Jib):                16 sq.m (172 sq. ft)

Boat Construction material:               Wood

Crew:                                            2 (racing), up to 4 (cruising)

Price (in Egypt)                               Aprox. $5,000 (with sails & fittings)