Quadrifoglio (VALK 501)

The design of the VALK (Falcon) dates from 1939 and is of EC van de Stadt. The boat was designed, commissioned by the enterprise Bruynzeel to demonstrate the capabilities of their new product marine plywood. The production of the first 200 boats is also by Bruynzeel with the intention to have the boat recognized as fast as possible as an official match class. This goal was achieved in December 1940. Later boats were built by various shipyards and some very experienced builders. In total over 800 boats were built and registered in this racing class.
The boat is sloop rigged with a gaff and carries a mainsail of 12 m². The racing boats are equipped with genoa of 6,5 m² and a spinnaker of 14.5 m².
For recreational use, the boat is big enough for four people for touring and (with some leniency) for sleep. An advantage for touring is that the boat is not wet to sail and that the mast is easy to unstep. Due to the small depth (0,81 m), the boat is ideal for inshore, but with the low bow, the boat is not suitable for the sea.