Why Join the GL36 Class?

There is a boat that was designed by Bruce Farr in the early 90’s, called a Mumm 36. We here on the Great Lakes are attempting to revive this boat, in conjunction with the N/M 36 which is a very similar boat.

The Mumm was designed to compete globally at the highest levels of sailboat racing.  They were built at several boat builders, around the world (100+), which could build to very exacting standards of a Grand Prix One Design.  The boats were generally sailed by professionals, and sometimes the owner was not even on board.  These boats because of the caliber of sailors it was intended to be sailed by, are difficult to sail, they need a crew of 8 strong, agile, and competent people to race one.  The Mumm and the N/M, both have Fractional Rigs, Runners, overlapping Genoas, and a big powerful Main. The boat has sail and mast controls to squeeze every ounce of boat speed built into it by Farr.  In its day it was a very radical design, and could sail past new 44 footers.  Downwind speeds of 20 knots are not uncommon.  It was built to the IMS rule, therefore it has accommodations below, including enclosed head, 6 berths, galley, etc.