Int505.org.au
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Int 505 Home Page
Description
The 505 class sailing dinghy is an international design two person, fast, responsive, quick accelerating racing craft. With a trapeze, spinnaker and a large sail plan, the boat offers good competitive tactical racing and is very exciting to sail.
The boat is sailed in over 17 countries throughout the world with world championships being contested each year. Many well know yachtsmen have sailed in the class including Paul Elvstrom, Sir James Hardy, John Cuneo, Ian Brown, Iain Murray, David Porter, Stephen McConaghy, Chris & Darren Nicholson and the Kyrwood Brothers.
At of October 2001 more than 8,770 boats have been registered throughout the world. To learn more about the international association and the various national fleets visit the international sites page.
