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Farr 40

Designed by Farr Yacht Design, Ltd., built by U.S. Watercraft, administered and marketed by Stagg Yachts Inc. – there is no better pedigree for a modern offshore one design. These […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannFive people sail a white racing sailboat on blue water, with two crew members leaning out over the side for balance. The boat tilts in the wind, and the crew wears casual sailing gear and hats.

Farr 30

“Our goal in developing the Farr 30 (formerly the Mumm 30) was to create a state-of-the-art offshore one-design that would be fast and exciting, yet uncomplicated and economical. We set about […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannThree people are sailing a small white sailboat in a race, all wearing black shirts. Other sailboats are visible in the water in the background. The weather appears clear and sunny.

J/80

To expand your sailing horizons with a modern sportboat in open waters outside protected harbors and lakes, there’s only one choice: J/80. Sailing World magazine rated J/80 as easier to […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannLine drawing of a sailboat with a single mast, a large mainsail, and a jib sail at the front. There is an 'S' emblem on the sail near the top. The boat has a deep keel and streamlined hull.

Shields

Shields, the obvious choice for one-design racing… The facts speak for themselves. Shields are simple boats. All Shields go the same speed given basic preparation. The Shields learning curve is […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannA group of people wearing life jackets sail a white sailboat on choppy blue water under a clear sky. The boat is tilting as it moves quickly, and the shoreline is visible in the distance.

J/30

Finding a sailboat to motivate and sustain participation by the entire family is no easy task. Research shows that active sailing families divide 76 days/yr. on the water equally between […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannSeveral sailboats with numbers and country codes compete closely on choppy water, with sailors maneuvering near a red buoy. Trees are visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

Finn

The FINN dinghy fills the slot for the HEAVYWEIGHT DINGHY in the Olympics. It was designed in 1949 by Rickard Sarby and was first used at the Olympics in 1952 […]

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Tornado

From the Class: The Tornado was designed in the autumn of 1967 by Rodney March from England, with help from Terry Pierce, and Reg White, specifically for the purpose of […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannA person sails a small catamaran with a colorful, rainbow-striped sail on choppy water. The sail displays the numbers 1077 and the letters MAR CAN.

Hobie 16

With its legendary design and induction into the Sailing Hall of Fame, the Hobie 16 is truly in a class of its own. Thirty years of racing and going stronger […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannA small sailboat with three people on board sails near an orange buoy on a cloudy day, with a red boat visible in the background.

Ensign

The Ensign sailboat is the largest class of full keel boats in North America. It was designed by Carl Alberg and built by Pearson Yachts of Portsmouth, Rhode Island who […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannTwo people are sailing a small sailboat on a body of water. They are leaning back to balance the boat, which is tilted due to the wind in its sails. The water shows slight waves and the sky is clear.

Interlake

From the class association:The Interlake is one of those “best kept secrets.”  Many sailors are not familiar with the design.  It has to do with approach.  The class has been […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannSeveral sailboats with crews race closely together on open water under a clear blue sky, their white sails catching the wind.

Beneteau/ Platu 25

With over 200 boats sold in North America, the Farr designed First 36.7 has become the fastest growing One-Design Class in North America. A graceful balance between quality, performance and […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannSeveral small sailboats with colorful spinnaker sails, including blue, white, red, yellow, and bright green, race closely together on the water during a regatta. Crew members are visible in each boat.

Flying Junior

The “Flying Dutchman Junior” was originally designed, in Holland, by Van Essen, a well-­known Dutch boat designer. Listed as co­designer was Conrad Gulcher, Dutch Olympic sailor. (Gulcher and Van Essen […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannA small white sailboat with a bright pink sail glides on the water near a rocky coastline. Three people are on board, enjoying sunny weather. The sea is calm, and the sky is clear.

Martin 242

The M242 is a 24-foot, high performance, family-oriented day racer and weekender. Over 250 have been built since 1981, and there are large fleets on the West Coast of Canada […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannSeveral sailboats with people wearing colorful life jackets are racing on a body of water, with forested hills and a clear blue sky in the background.

Olson 25

The Olson 25 was designed in 1984 by George Olson as a dry-sailable sport boat. A cross between the radical Olson 30 ultralight and the traditional designs of the day, […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannA small sailboat with two people onboard sails on a lake. The boat has white sails marked with the numbers '5237.' Trees and shoreline are visible in the background under a clear sky.

Buccaneer 18

Designed in 1966 by Rod Macalpine-Downie and Dick Gibbs, the Buccaneer incorporates classic elements that have made this racing dinghy a consistent performer for more than 35 years. Due to […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannSeveral sailboats with white sails are racing on a body of water, rounding an orange buoy on a partly cloudy day. The water appears choppy and the boats are closely grouped together.

Comet

The Comet is a lively, hard chime, non-spinnaker, sixteen foot racing sailboat. Her light weight (260-295 lbs.), generous sail area (140 sq. ft.) and semi-flat bottom, make her easily driven […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannSeveral sailboats with crews compete in a close race on the water, their sails tilted in the wind under an overcast sky.

Beneteau 36.7

With over 200 boats sold in North America, the Farr designed First 36.7 has become the fastest growing One-Design Class in North America. A graceful balance between quality, performance and […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannTwo people sail separate small boats on a lake, one with a blue and orange sail and the other with a white sail, with a forested shoreline and cloudy sky in the background.

Byte

Bytes The Severn Sailing Byte Fleet is looking for Byte sailors to race and Bytes available for sail.  Bytes are welcome to race or participate in a clinic on May […]

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Shark 24

THE SHARK – from “A Touch of Class” by Judy Kingsley (#606 Windrift)published in Canadian Yachting, June 1994: WindriftJudy Kingsley’s “Windrift” off Coboug in 1981 When George Hinterholler designed the […]

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Kirby 25

Objectives Of The Kirby 25 Class Rules To maintain the K-25 as a one-design class with the object of providing fair competition between equal boats as well as providing a […]

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