The rigid keel attaches to the hull with this easy-to-remove thumb nut. Removing the keel for easier transportation to and from the pond is quick and simple.
 

The generously sized rudder offers very responsive handling — the Vela can turn almost inside the length of its hull.
 

With the Vela's straightforward assembly, anyone — from first-time captains to fierce competitors — can be ready to sail in under an hour. Performing well in light to strong winds, it's a fine choice for racing as well as leisure time on the lake.

 

Printed on one side to aid in orientation at a distance, the colorful Thermal Plastic Polyester (polyethylene terephthalate) sails are reinforced with fiber for high performance. The mainsail and jib booms are aluminum, and the main mast is a competition-grade carbon-fiber tube.
 

Preapplied graphics and deck detail add to the realism of the painted fiberglass hull. Fasteners attached to the high-strength rigging lines simply snap into eyelets installed on the deck, making sail control setup a fast, easy process.
 

The sails feature extra reinforcement along the edges for protection against tearing in wind gusts and during transport.