Tiwal Sailing Dinghies
Dream Big, Pack Small
Video: See the Tiwal in action
Tiwal Overview
What?! An inflatable sailing dinghy with a daggerboard? You bet. The cat-rigged Tiwal handles similarly to a laser or sunfish that you may be accustomed to, but they pack down into two duffels for easy transport and storage. Reinforced hydrodynamic V-shaped drop stitch hull, a 2.5’ daggerboard, with blocks from Harken, a dacron/mylar sail from North Sails, and a high-tech 5-segment freestanding C50 carbon composite mast. Easy for beginners to learn on yet responsive and speedy enough to satisfy the experienced racer. Now with numerous awards and over 2,000 boats sold in more than 45 countries worldwide, Sailing Awaits is excited to present Tiwal in the Pacific Northwest.
Benefits of Tiwal Sailing Dinghies
Easy to Assemble
Minimalist in design with free-standing carbon-fiber mast that eliminates shrouds, drop-stitched hull for rigidity, and velcro straps and push-button spring clips utilized as the primary fasteners, a Tiwal can be assembled anywhere, even on the deck of a yacht.
Easy to Sail
Nimbly pivoting around its centerboard and responsive to even the smallest puff of wind, the effect of every sail trim adjustment or weight shift is felt immediately, making the Tiwal a true sailor’s sailboat, yet simple and safe enough for kids to operate on their own.
Why Tiwal?
ResponsivE
Heels and bucks like a sailing dinghy should,
and throws a proper bow wave
for a true sailing experience
Safe
Ease of righting after capsize means
that kids weighing only 100lbs individually
or combined can safely sail by themselves
Limitless Possibilities
All in a compact package
weighing 100-120 lbs. in 13-15 ft³
that fits in a car, RV, yacht, or plane.
Choose Your tiwal Model
Tiwal 2
Compact.
1.5 Bags
1.5 People
15min Assembly
9’2” Long
Tiwal 2L
Family.
2 Bags
2 People
15min Assemby
10’10” Long
Tiwal 3
Sporty.
2 Bags
2 People
25min Assembly
10’6” Long
Tiwal 3R
Racing.
2.5 Bags
2 People
30min Assembly
10’6” Long
AwarD Winning
Sail and Sailing World magazine winners in multiple categories.
Photo: Marion Excoffon, Inventor
About the Manufacturer
Designed in France by Marion Excoffon and introduced to the world in 2012, with components sourced from the best manufacturing partners around the world, including Harken blocks from USA/Italy, North Sails from Sri Lanka, drop-stitched Selytech hulls from China, etc. with final assembly in France.
Frequently
Asked
Questions
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Limited manufacturer warranty for defects and workmanship 3 years from date of purchase for boats with thermal-welded hull seams (model years 2023 and later), or 2 years with glued seams (model years prior to 2023). In addition, Sailing Awaits now offers optional protection plans by Extend.
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The hulls are made from two layers of Selytech PVC, and since 2021, fused together by ultrasonic-welds along with with thermo-welded seams instead of glue, resulting in a stronger and lighter hull. Watch the stress test video.
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