The Xenon is an excellent under rated and largely undiscovered dinghy. It is well suited to both cruising and racing. Its relatively powerful rig and sleek lines and decent performance (and its ability to withstand the occasional bump) put it more towards the racing end of the spectrum. However its rugged build, enabling it to cope well with being pulled on to bank or beach, together with its capacity will prove very attractive to cruising sailors.

After the purchase of our Xenon we scanned the internet for information on rigging, tuning and maintenance. Surprisingly for a dinghy with this performance and price there was very little. We set about compiling useful information on all aspects of this dinghy and now have decided to share it. The purpose of this site is to publish the information we have and make it possible for others to contribute their knowledge and experience.

However we are all busy people and this site is more a labour of love so please be patient if its development is slow. Contributions and comments will be welcome and may well speed the conversion of this site into a valuable resource on the Xenon dinghy.

Happy to include the Topper Omega if others are willing to provide information, articles etc.

The video clip gives a flavour of the boat on a chilly day in March. If this whets your appetite, there is a handy virtual tour here.