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2.4 Meter (Norlin Mark III) - The 2.4 meter is 13 feet 8 inches long. Designed for competitive sailing, it is easily handled, trailered, launched and stored. The 2.4 meter is perhaps the best, most fun single handed boat you will ever sail. It can be as tactical, technical, and fast as you want it to be. In many ways, it… Continue Reading
29er - More of an advanced boat, the 29er is a fast skiff designed by Julian Bethwaite and first produced in 1998, and is the little sister to the 49er. It is targeted at youth, especially those training to sail the larger 49er. It has a single trapeze and an asymmetric spinnaker much like that of the… Continue Reading
470 - From www.470.org: It is a popular class of dinghy, offering a good introduction to high-performance boats without being excessively difficult to handle. It has a large sail-area-to-weight ratio and is designed to plane easily. Most sailors get substantial experience in a more stable and less demanding dinghy before beginning the 470. The International 470 Class… Continue Reading
49er - The 49er is a very fast double-handed twin trapeze skiff. Designed by Julian Bethwaite, this is an exhilarating ride, and requires a fair amount of technical skill to sail. The boat is experiencing an increase in popularity due to its selection as an Olympic class starting with the Sydney Olympics of 2000. It features a… Continue Reading
505 - Originally launched in 1953, the 5o5 has withstood the test of time and is considered by many to be the best performing high performance planing dinghy ever built. This international class routinely attracts the world’s best sailors, and world championship events, held annually, almost always attract over 100 boats. A physically demanding single trapeze boat,… Continue Reading
A Scow - In sailing, the A-Scow is a large sailing scow It is 38 feet long and with reported top speeds of over 25 kts. With its rules of design, also known as scantlings, first being written in 1901, the A-Scow has a significant history. With a large sail area and little keel ballast, the five to… Continue Reading
A-Cat - The International A-Class Catamaran (A-Cat) is an ISAF international development class. It has a length of 18’, a 7.5’ beam, a minimum weight of 165lbs, and 20 square meters of sail (Peter Johnstone). Power-wise, the A-Cat is among the leaders for its size. Upwind comfortably at well over 10 knots and downwind over 20 (knots),… Continue Reading
Albacore - The Albacore is one of many dinghies from the desk of Uffa Fox. Designed in 1954, this class has active fleets in the US, Canada and England. With over 8,000 boats worldwide the Albacore is clearly one of the most popular dinghies available today. Loaded with features, the Albacore boasts quality workmanship and strong class… Continue Reading
Atlantic - The Atlantic one-design is a classic keel boat designed for club racing and fast sailing. 30' overall, the Atlantic was designed by Starling Burgess in 1929 for racing on Long Island Sound. Within two years, one hundred of the boats were built in Germany, shipped across the ocean, and began an 80 year tradition of… Continue Reading
B/One - The B/One is an exciting, new 7m (23ft) trailerable, one-design sport boat currently under construction by Bavaria Yachts in Giebelstadt, Germany. Bavaria asked Farr Yacht Design for an economical one-design that would impress advanced sailors with excellent performance, yet be easy to handle and operate for the weekend sailor and his/her family. Farr Yacht Design,… Continue Reading
Beetle Cat - The Beetle Cat boat is a 12 foot, gaff rigged, wooden sailboat first built in 1921 by the Beetle family of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Beetle, Inc., now located in Wareham, Massachusetts, is now the sole builder of Beetle Cat boats. The Beetle Boat Shop is dedicated to preserving the art of traditional Plank-On-Frame wood boat… Continue Reading
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 value it is no wonder so many sailors proudly sail her and smile. Whether you race One-Design events, beer can races or just enjoy cruising… Continue Reading
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 value it is no wonder so many sailors proudly sail her and smile. Whether you race One-Design events, beer can races or just enjoy cruising… Continue Reading
Blue Jay - The Blue Jay continues to be one of the leading one-design, sloop-rigged sailboats in existence today. Fathered by Drake H. Sparkman, head of the New York designing firm of Sparkman and Stephens, Inc. after his tenure as chairman of a yacht club junior sailing program, the Blue Jay was pencil drawn in 1947. Designed as… Continue Reading
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 its hull design, the Buccaneer planes in 8-10 knots of wind. An integrated spinnaker launch tube, roller furling jib, and well-constructed sail plan, 7’3″ cockpit… Continue Reading
Bullseye - Bullseye The Bullseye Sailboat was originally called the Herreshoff Bull’s Eye in honor of Nat Herreshoff who designed the boat in 1914 for sailboat racing. The Bullseye Class Association brings sailors together for an annual national regatta. Bullseye Length: 15’ 8.5’’ Waterline length: 12’ 6.75’’ Beam: 5’ 10’’ Draft: 2’ 5’’ Lead Keel: 750 lbs.… Continue Reading
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 19 (demo with the CII rig), May 26 (race), June 30 (race), 8-5 (clinic and race), and 8-25 (race). Please contact Rosemary Foltis at 410-263-1941… Continue Reading
C Scow - The one-design C Scow class created by Johnson Boatworks of White Bear Lake, Minnesota began sailing in 1905. Original, the boat and masts were made of wood and the gaffe-rigged mainsails were made of cotton. Through the years, hull shapes and materials have changed, but the critical formula remains the same: One hull, one large… Continue Reading
C&C 27 - On Deck and Below The C&C 27 has all the C&C hallmarks: a springy sheer, attractive bow profile and a well integrated cabin trunk. Thank you, George Cuthbertson, for the gracious lines of the C&C 27. The C&C 27 also enjoys a generous beam, reasonably high topsides, short overhangs, and a wide transom. Her keel… Continue Reading
Cape Cod Knockabout - Cape Cod Knockabout A Cape Cod Knockabout is a one-design class of 18-foot sailboat sailed primarily out of Upper Cape harbors in Massachusetts. Knockabouts were designed by Charles S. Gurney and were popular in the 1940s and well into the 1970's with fleets of 50-60 boats at the annual regatta of the Knockabout Class. There… Continue Reading
Capri 22 - Capri 22 In 1983 the Capri 22 was introduced as a high-performance family racer/cruiser that could be trailer-sailed or kept dockside. Designed by Gary Mull (of America's Cup lineage) and Frank Butler, it was intended to be Catalina Yacht's answer to the highly successful J-24. More than 1,000 Capri-22s have been built in the last… Continue Reading
Catalina 22 - Catalina 22 As an original inductee to the Sailboat Hall of Fame in 1995, the Catalina 22 was described as such: “Simplicity, trailerability, durability and the endearing and enduring qualities of the Catalina 22 helped to launch the trailer sailing market. Although many other designs have entered the fray, this pocket cruiser remains at… Continue Reading
Club 420 - The club 420 is the essential 2 person training dinghy used my the majority of youth sailing programs across the country. The boat is stable, fast, and this class association is very strong. The Club 420 features a single trapeze and spinnaker rig, while the club/collegiate 420 eliminates both for simplicity. Fleets and regattas are… Continue Reading
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 to weather and can be planned off the wind in breezes of only 10 to 12 knots. The Comet carries a sloop rig (mainsail and… Continue Reading
Day Sailer - The Day Sailer is a day sailer for pleasure sailing as well as racing; it is sailed throughout North America and Brazil. The Day Sailer was designed in 1958 by Uffa Fox and George O'Day. O’Day envisioned a centerboarder that would have a beam of about 6 feet, flotation fore and aft, a small cuddy… Continue Reading
DN Iceboat - The DN name originates from Detroit News, where the DN was first designed and built in the winter of 1936-1937. It was built in a hobby shop at Detroit News to fulfill the demand for a simple and affordable ice yacht. Since then, the boat has evolved considerably, but has not strayed away from the… Continue Reading
E Scow - The E-Scow is the younger sister of the A-Scow. Its rigging is similar, as well, and their hull shapes are almost identical. The boat is competitively sailed in Minnesota and Wisconsin and recently in many more states around the country, including Michigan, New York, New Jersey, South Carolina and Colorado. Only recently has E-Scow class… Continue Reading
El Toro - Although the El Toro was conceived in "Bull Sessions" at the Richmond Yacht Club in 1936, it has become a recognized class of over 11,000 one-design yachts and is the most popular "dinghy" on San Francisco Bay. More than fifty years ago, a need was recognized for a small inexpensive sailboat which could serve as… Continue Reading
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 manufactured nearly 1800 boats from 1962 through 1983. Its popularity, rather than declining with the advent of very high performance boats, has been on a… Continue Reading
Etchells - For thirty years the Etchells class has enjoyed solid and steady growth with over fifty active fleets worldwide. Etchells sailors are enthusiastic and loyal supporters of their boat and class association. The Etchells is a big, fast, simple, stable, and sleek racing sloop that can be sailed competitively and in comfort by three or four… Continue Reading
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 the design of the Farr 30 with a 'clean sheet of paper' in that there are no rating rule driven compromises in performance. Our experience in… Continue ReadingFarr 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 are the people that brought you the Mumm 36, and then the Mumm 30 and Corel 45 - three of the most successful yachts of… Continue Reading
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 in Helsinki. It has been used at every Olympic regatta since then. For over six decades this thoroughbred singlehanded dinghy has had an incalculable influence… Continue Reading
Fireball - The International Fireball was designed to meet a need - to the bridge the gap between the small "family" centre boarders and the larger more expensive classes. The designer, Peter Milne, an Englishman, had these motives: cheapness, simplicity to build, unequalled performance potential, price and waterline length, individual appearance. He achieved his aims in 1962… Continue Reading
Flying Dutchman - It was in the late 40's that the IYRU (now ISAF) instigated a new modern 2-man international dinghy, the Tornado. She was not a success as there was no leap forward compared to the existing pre-war classes. The Royal Loosdrecht Yacht Club, Conrad Gulcher's club, obtained half a dozen Tornados and found them very uninspiring… Continue Reading
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 also collaborated on the Flying Dutchman Conrad Gulcher served as International Class Secretary for both classes for many years, and was a main driving force… Continue Reading
Flying Scot - The Flying Scot is a day sailer dinghy used for pleasure sailing as well as racing throughout North America. The Flying Scot was designed in 1957 by Gordon K. (Sandy) Douglass who had already designed the Thistle and Highlander dinghies. The Flying Scot Association says, "The Scot's performance offers thrills to even the experienced sailor… Continue Reading
Force 5 - The excitement of sailing a high-performance dinghy has always been the test of the sailor’s response to wind and wave conditions. The enjoyment and lasting interest that Force 5 sailors specifically have in common, is the “all-inclusiveness” of the Class. Age, weight, size, gender and strength may all have some bearing on the amount of… Continue Reading
Formula 18 - A high performance import this class has one of the most exciting and fastest growing catamaran one-design racing fleets in the world. The F-18 is raced with a crew of two and a spinnaker for down-wind performance. It's fittings, hull design and sail shape are the results of the latest developments in sailing technology. A… Continue Reading
Fusion 15 - The Fusion 15 was designed by America's Cup designer Steve Killing as a middle-ground between flat-out racing skiffs and the heavier traditional boats many sailors learned on. As such, the Fusion 15 is fast and fun, with a large sailplan and asymmetrical spinnaker complemented with a hull with good form stability and a ready willingness… Continue Reading
Herreshoff 12 1/2 "H Class" - H Class Association The Herreshoff 12½ footer was designed in 1914 by Nathanael G. Herreshoff, and the first boats were launched in Buzzards Bay in 1915. Way back then, no one could have foreseen the cultish popularity and longevity of his design -- which has remained unchanged for more than 100 years! She is widely… Continue Reading
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 than ever. Powerful enough to challenge veteran sailors yet easy enough for beginners, the Hobie 16 is the perfect all-around cat. Asymmetrical hulls eliminate the… Continue Reading
i-420 - In the past several years the popularity of the International 420 in the United States has grown. The I-420 is sailed around the world and is a popular dinghy sailed at school, club, open, national, and international levels. International champions including Spithill, Outerridge, and Burling have used the I-420 as a developmental boat to refine… Continue Reading
Ideal 18 - The Ideal 18 keelboat was designed by Bruce Kirby as a strict one-design, accessible to sailors of all ages, weights, skill levels, and competitive backgrounds. The emphasis is on strategy, tactical skills, and boathandling, rather than tuning or special rigging. The 3/4 fractional sloop rig has no permanent or running backstays; instead, rig stability is… Continue Reading
iFLY15 One Design & iFLY RAZZOR Pro - The iFLY15 One Design & iFLY RAZZOR Pro The iFLY is a next-generation all-carbon foiling catamaran that excites both experienced catamaran sailors and newcomers alike. Developed in 2015 from the outset as a foiling catamaran, no compromises had to be made to retrofit an existing non-foiling boat and adhere to displacement class box rules. The… Continue Reading
Interclub - The Interclub Dinghy Frostbite class, originally envisioned as a class for Inter-Club racing on Long Island sound, attracts some of the best sailors from a variety of other "summer" classes and provides great short course sailing on Sunday afternoons in the Northeast. Frostbiting an InterClub is a funny sport. People often ask "why should I… Continue Reading
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 strong since day one. There simply has never been a huge marketing blitz. The class just never wanted to be part of the international scene. … Continue Reading
Isotope - The Isotope Catamaran is a registered Formula 16 boat! The hulls meet the 16ft LOA requirements of the Formula 16HP class. The strong points of the Isotope are that its balanced helm allows it to out point any other catamaran to windward. An Isotope meeting the One Design class specifications can be raced as a… Continue Reading
J/105 - When your home is near the water, J/105 may be your ideal sailboat. Count up the number of nights spent sleeping aboard and compare that to the number of picnic sails when you would have liked a larger, more comfortable cockpit. J/105 is the answer. Her large cockpit combined with simple 4-5 berth week-ending layout… Continue Reading
J/121 - The new J/121 (pronounced 1-2-1) is a 40’ offshore speedster that can be day raced or distance sailed by just 5 or fewer crew…. the best short-handed J ever…. capable of winning on any race track while also excelling in daysailing and weekend mode. Here’s a boat, class and program that redefines sailboat racing as… Continue Reading
J/22 - The International J/22 is a popular fixed keel one design racing sailboat normally raced with a crew of three or four people (total crew weight is restricted to 275 kg/605 lb). Because of its strict one design rule, older boats are equally competitive with new boats. It races with the "class jib," a non-overlapping jib,… Continue Reading
J/24 - The International J/24 is the world's most popular one-design keelboat. It was designed by Rod Johnstone in 1976 and since then over 5200 hulls have been produced. It was the first J-boat and was based on Rod Johnstone's 1976 garage-built prototype 'Ragtime.' The first production J/24 was built in 1977, and the J/24s overwhelmed MORC… Continue Reading
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 daysailing, cruising and racing. The ideal boat will be good for all these activities, while crewed by people of all age and experience levels. Too… Continue Reading
J/35 - It is probably safe to say that no racer-cruiser in the annals of fiberglass sailboat production elevated the self-esteem of sailors as dramatically as the J/35. When it was introduced in the spring of 1983, it was the closest thing ever seen to instant gratification in an offshore handicap racer and one-design. If it is… Continue Reading
J/70 - J/70 Since being launched in March 2012, the new J/70 ‘Speedster’ has skyrocketed in popularity. Fleets have begun to pop up not only here in the US, but in Europe and Asia as well. This dynamic new racing platform is easy to control and maintain by sailors with varying skill sets. Whether you are looking… Continue Reading
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 handle, less intimidating, safer and better suited for sailing offshore than other modern sportboats tested. Numbers highlight the reason: The 1440 lb. lead keel with… Continue Reading
Jet 14 - Designed and first built in the 1950’s, Jet-14’s have been crafted as a high performance, spinnaker rigged, 2 person dinghy available at a marginal cost. Their simple rigging, planing capability, and stability make it ideal for all sailor levels and a variety of wind conditions. Over 1160 Jet-14s have been built and compete in several… Continue ReadingKirby 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 boat suitable for handicap racing and cruising. To protect the owner’s investment and keep the cost of ownership as low as possible. To maintain the… Continue Reading
Laser - The international laser, an Olympic Class sailboat, is quite likely the worlds most popular single-handed one-design dinghy, rivaled in numbers only by the sunfish. With regattas and fleets all throughout the country, this boat is the ideal fun day-sailer that you never outgrow. From learning the basics to doing an Olympic campaign, the boat has… Continue Reading
Lido 14 - The Lido 14 dinghy was designed by W. D. Bill Schock, owner of the Schock Corporation, in 1958 in Newport Beach, CA. Now there are active sailing fleets in CA, WA, TX, LA, OR, UT, and OH. While designed to be a comfortable day sailor, avid Lido sailors quickly took to racing. The Lido 14… Continue Reading
Lightning - The International Lightning Get The Best Of Both Worlds Without Compromising Either One The Lightning, a 19 foot trailerable centerboard sloop, was originally designed by Sparkman & Stephens as an affordable family day-sailor and racing boat. She has evolved into one of the most popular and competitive one-design racing classes in the world. Awarded ISAF… Continue Reading
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 and the U.S. The M242 Class is unique in that it has very rigid class rules to control expense and ensure even competition. The total… Continue Reading
Megabyte - The Megabtye is a fast, yet stable boat that can be sailed with two crew or raced singlehanded. The boat was designed to carry some “serious weight” with a proper cockpit laid out for two people, but with the simplicity of a single sail. The Megabyte’s lightweight, tapered, carbon fiber mast and battened Mylar sail… Continue Reading
Melges 15 - Designed by Reichel/Pugh and built by Melges, the Melges 15 prioritizes stability, comfort, ease of use, and performance. “The Melges 15 creates a clear pathway for junior sailors to get started and stay excited about sailing while also being comfortable and accessible enough for adults to learn, race, or cross-train,” said Harry Melges III. The… Continue Reading
Melges 20 - The Audi Melges 20® fulfills the need for a more compact, yet spacious, fast, well-built sportboat. With its introduction, Melges Performance Sailboats is proud to deliver the next generation of sailboats. An exclusive Reichel Pugh keelboat design, it is advanced in every respect. It will be simple to sail, made with high-quality materials, and easy… Continue Reading
Melges 24 - The Melges 24 hitting the scene in 1993, is a one-design class of sailboat commonly used for racing. With a very large asymmetrical spinnaker and retractable bowsprit, he boat is notable for its ability to plane over the water downwind in modest winds, and for its combination of a simple design that is highly tune-able.… Continue Reading
Melges 32 - The Melges 32™ is a superior racer with a big, high performance attitude. It is the culmination of the finest in progressive sailboat engineering and design by Reichel/Pugh, the craft and professional talent of Paul Amon at SOCA Sailboats in Trinidad and Melges Performance Sailboats’ incomparable experience and acumen. The Melges 32 takes one design… Continue Reading
Moth - About the Boat The international Moth Class is the fastest one Person Dinghy in the World. The current International moth is a result of merging two separate but similar historical developments. The first occurred in Australia in 1928 when Len Morris built a cat rigged (single sail) flat bottomed scow to sail on Andersons’ Inlet… Continue Reading
Nacra 15 - Looking for a youth boat built for speed and excitement? Maybe a pathway towards the Olympics? The Nacra 15 offers just that to youth sailors around the world. This semi-foiling catamaran is one of the six boats endorsed by the Olympic Development Program. The whole idea of the Nacra 15 is to capture youth sailors… Continue ReadingO'pen Bic - While new boats released onto the adult sailing market have changed the face of dinghy sailing, there have been no new boats for younger sailors for some time. With the O’pen Bic, children and teenagers alike now have a true glide machine for real excitement on the water. The O’pen Bic is THE link between… Continue Reading
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, the Olson 25 can perform better than cruising boats much larger, and yet is capable of comfortable family weekending. Manufactured by Pacific Boats and Ericson… Continue Reading
Optimist - The international Optimist’s tag line “How the worlds junior sailors learn to sail” gives you an idea of the class right away. With hundreds of thousands of boats worldwide, and hundreds of active fleets, especially in youth programs throughout the country, it is hard to argue that the Optimist isn’t the most popular one-design boat… Continue Reading
Pixel - The Pixel is a boat for the new century. It is stable, roomy, fast and self-bailing - a giant step into the future of small boat design. It is designed as a junior trainer, but has the legroom and capacity for adult enjoyment as well.The 13' 9" sloop was designed by Bruce Kirby, who also… Continue Reading
Raven - The Raven is a 24 foot centerboard sloop, a pioneer in planing hulls. Launched in 1948, the first ones were molded plywood, the later ones were manufactured in fiberglass. The Raven has been described as the "muscle car" of sailboats and she can still hold her own against new hotshots. Besides being a performance racing… Continue Reading
Rhodes 19 - The Rhodes 19 is a 19-foot-long (5.8 m) sailboat, designed by Philip Rhodes and originally manufactured by O'Day Corp.. Currently, the Rhodes 19 is built by Stuart Marine Corp. To date, approximately 3500 of the boats have been built. Available with either a fixed keel or with a retractable centerboard, it is used primarily as a day sailer or… Continue Reading
RS Aero - The RS Aero, an award winning single handed modern racer, designed by Jo Richards, was first built in 2014. Remarkably, the RS Aero hull weighs as much as an Optimist at 66lbs (30kg) and an overall length of 13.14ft (~4m). With three rig sizes (5, 7, 9) for all ages, sizes, and experience level its… Continue Reading
RS Feva - The most modern and unique small sailboat in the world. Young or old – simply great sailing. Amazing value and fun for adults and youth. World leading double-hander with a huge race circuit and recreational following across the globe – an International best seller! The worlds best selling two-person sailboat in recent years, an ISAF International Class, winner… Continue Reading
RS K6 - Skiff style sailing downwind - no capsizing. Young or old, big or small - jump straight into a high performance boat and have the time of your life. K6 sailors are passionate about their boats! Great one-design regattas. Class start at Cowes Week. And the option to race on handicap with the dinghies or keelboats… Continue Reading
RS Quest - RS Sailing would like to introduce the development of their latest sailboat, the RS Quest. Designed by RS Sailing and Jo Richards, the RS Quest is a 14’ 1” dinghy developed for use across all sailing programs across North America. RS Sailing have been aware of a potential opportunity to get more people afloat through… Continue ReadingSan Juan 21 - The Beginning!In 1971, the San Juan 21 Class Association was formed in Seattle, Washington. The boat itself is a product of the Seattle-based Clark Boat Company, operated by Bob and Carole Clark and sons. In the late 60s, it became apparent to the Clarks that there was a niche in the boat market for a… Continue Reading
SB20 (Laser- SB3) - The SB20 is a one-design class of sailboat commonly used for racing. Marketed and distributed by Sportsboat World the boat was designed by Tony Castro and launched in 2002. The SB20 was originally called the Laser SB3, and was marketed and distributed by Laser Performance under licence from the designer. This licence ended in 2012.… Continue ReadingSchock 35 - The Schock 35 Class Association was founded in 1985 as a voluntary corinthian association. Its purpose is to promote the continued enjoyment of Schock 35 Class sailing yachts in fair, corinthian, one-design yacht racing, and in cruising activity, and to promote friendship among their owners and crews. The Schock 35 is a light displacement, performance… Continue Reading
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 1981When George Hinterholler designed the Shark in 1959, he was looking for a boat that would "go like hell when the wind blew." Growing up sailing in Austria's Salzkammergut region, Hinterholler… Continue Reading
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 short and the racing is very tactical. The boats live in the water on moorings or in slips. There is no time-consuming dry-sailing; between races… Continue Reading
Snipe - A competitive but friendly and often family-oriented class association, and a long history of great events, what’s not to love about the Snipe? Designed by William Crosby in 1931, the Snipe is simple and small, making it easy to sail and trailer. The boat is recognized by the ISAF as an international boat. It is… Continue ReadingSoling - A Soling is a small class of keelboat designed by Jan Linge of Norway in 1965. In 1968, it was chosen among many other boats to be the men's triple-handed boat for the 1972 Olympics. The Soling was an Olympic boat until its final appearance in 2000 at the Sydney Games. Class website:http://www.soling.com/indexnews.asp Continue Reading
Sonar - It started when Bruce Kirby's home club (Noroton Yacht Club, Darien, CT USA) couldn't find the right boat to get their members involved in club racing; fewer and fewer of its members were participating. They studied a great many existing classes of boats but all were considered too expensive, too slow, too demanding to sail,… Continue Reading
Star - The venerable, elegant Star. This boat for years has attracted the world’s best one-design sailors. The Star is one of the most prolific keelboats in the world for a reason: it is an incredible boat to sail. Designed in 1911 by Francis Sweisguth, it has proven to be a classic in every sense. It is… Continue Reading
Sunfish - With over 500,000 boats built the Sunfish is a very popular one-design class sailboat designed in the 1950s. As a singlehanded boat, the Sunfish is easy to car-top or trailer. The Sunfish is used as a day sailer or a racing boat, with over 1000 racing events every year worldwide. Key to the Sunfish's success… Continue Reading
Tartan Ten - The Tartan Ten is an older boat that is great for young professionals wanting to race competitively in one of the largest one design classes in the nation. The T-10 is great for sailors who want to keep their budgets manageable and still maintain a race-ready vessel. A 33' foot monohull, the T-10 is a… Continue Reading
Thistle - The Thistle is a high performance racing dinghy, also used for day sailing, popular in the United States. The Thistle was designed in 1945 by Gordon K. (Sandy) Douglass. The Thistle Class Association, with fleets across the country, holds local, regional, and national regattas throughout the year. All Thistles are built to the same lines… Continue Reading
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 being the new Olympic Catamaran, which was to be selected by the IYRU in an Olympic Catamaran Trials. The boat was developed mainly in Brightlingsea,… Continue Reading
Town Class - Town class sailboats are 16 1/2 ft long (5.0 m) lap strake one-design dories, constructed in either wood or fiberglass. The Town Class was designed as an affordable boat for the townspeople, hence its name. The first Town Class sailboat was designed and built (in wood only) in 1932 by Marcus C. Lowell in Amesbury,… Continue Reading
Ultimate 20 - The Ultimate 20 is a 20' 10" high-performance keelboat. Its high-aspect-ratio keel is fully retractable so it can be trailered like a centerboarder. It carries 306 square feet of fully battened mainsail and roller furling jib, and flies a 452 square foot asymmetrical spinnaker. The Ultimate 20 was the result of a team of sailors… Continue Reading
Ultimate 20 North American Championship Report - Lake Norman Yacht Club in Mooresville, North Carolina hosted the 2018 Ultimate 20 North American Championship this past weekend. Also known as the U20, the Ultimate 20 is a 21 foot ultra-light designed racer. Nineteen boats hailing from Texas, North Carolina, Ontario, Minnesota, South Carolina, Florida and Michigan came to compete in the championship. Boats… Continue Reading
Vanguard 15 - Labeled by some as the ideal post-collegiate sailors boat, this simple design is comfortable, easy to sail for beginners and a small family outing, yet also boasts one of the more competitive one-design classes in the US. The Vanguard offers plenty for the thrill seeker; the boat will plane upwind, and is a blast to… Continue Reading
Viper 640 - The Viper 640 is a high-performance one-design sport boat. At 21 feet long and only 735 lbs, it combines the stiffness of a keelboat with the acceleration and planning abilities of a dinghy. The design mandate was "Simple, Clean and Effective". The Viper has a precise and exhilarating feel on the helm, a spacious cockpit… Continue Reading
VX ONE - The core principle is that the sailor gets to sail what is, within an affordable price, the most technology for the dollar available anywhere on the market today. Simply put, a “Big bang for the buck”. The VX ONE is a fresh and exciting sport one-design for the international two to three person racing enthusiast.… Continue Reading
Waszp - Looking for a new boat, and not only a new boat but a foiling boat? A boat that is fast, fun, durable, and affordable? The Waszp may just be it! Similar to the Moth the Waszp offers sailors with a more durable and affordable boat. Just recently at the end of January, the first Waszp… Continue Reading
Weta Trimaran - Conceived and designed in New Zealand, over 1,300 Weta trimarans have been sold worldwide since it was launched with a splash over 11 years ago. Hand-crafted – this is no “machine-built boat” – the fibreglass/carbon composite construction delivers the perfect pairing of rigidity and lightweight performance. Expertly made for maximum enjoyment and minimum fuss, whether… Continue Reading
Windmill - The Windmill Fleet brings families together from across the country to enjoy the thrill of friendly rivalry on the water and camaraderie ashore. Frank & Dan each looking for a lane The Windmill is a 15 1/2 foot, 2-person racing dinghy designed by boat-builder Clark Mills in 1953. True to his objective, Mills designed a… Continue Reading
Yngling - One touch of the helm and you'll understand the loving loyalty of Yngling owners worldwide. The boat simply sails beautifully. Those familiar with the Soling will instantly recognize the Yngling as a "mini-Soling," a description which is quite apt. In the Yngling (pronounced "ING-ling"), designer Jan Linge basically duplicated his Soling, making it smaller, more… Continue Reading
Zim 15 - INTRODUCING THE ZIM 15 - MOVING DINGHY SAILING FORWARD!!! Check out Sail!Design's Sail Test of the Zim 15! Over the past two and a half years the collegiate and post collegiate market has changed quite a bit. While other companies worked to freshen up the 420, the Zim team was not content to put a new… Continue Reading