Tuning Guides

Find out how to make your Impala go fast with rig tuning, sail trimming and boat preparation guides from the past 40 years.

Boats for sale

Looking to buy an Impala? Check out the free listings here - we've got the most comprehensive listings of Impalas on the web!

Events Calendar

Find out what One Design and handicap events Impalas will be sailing this year and download the calendar to your phone.

To Norway with Black Magic

An impressive tale of a serious Impala voyage from Dave and Jeanette Hardy and Black Magic.  They’ve just returned from a 2,000 mile, three-month cruise from Liverpool to Norway and back, taking in the Caledonian

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Back in Business

A new mast for Monkey Business at last! Not without its teething troubles it has to be said, and a lot more to sort. To say that the new rig is different is something of

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Hong Kong roundup

An update from the far side of the world: Gaston Chan writes ‘In the summer our wind comes from the south, and Hong Kong Harbour is in a wind shadow, so most of the racing

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Imaginative Marketing

It’s a grim day down south, so here’s some imaginative marketing to brighten your day, from the 1982 class handbook. ‘Win races, impress your girlfriend, impress your boyfriend, make new friends, impress protest committees in

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2012 Championships – Host Required!

 The committee’s thoughts are already turning to 2012, and amongst other things, we are starting to look for a Championship venue.  This year’s championships were one of the best attending for several years, and we

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Windy in Wales

News from Wales, where Inca, Jiminy Cricket and Apollo recently took place in the Dale Weekend bank holiday regatta. John Williams from Jiminy Cricket writes: ‘We competed in IRC 2 with the other Impala, Inca,

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History of the Impala

From Offshore One Design council winner in 1979 and still winning races in the 21st century - find out the history and reviews of the Impala 28

Maintenance

Find out how to maintain your Impala, from replacing hatches to engine repairs, new rudders, adding water tanks and more

Nationals winners

Find out which boats were on the podium at the Impala National Championships from 1979 to today.

Class Rules

Explore the class rules, with engine installation diagrams, corrector weights, spars, equipment and sail dimensions

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