How fast is a 470 sailboat?

As described above, in the case of a 470, exceeding 8 kt is the standard for shifting to high-speed sailing.

What is the difference between a 420 and 470?

The 470 (Four-Seventy) is a double-handed monohull planing dinghy with a centreboard, Bermuda rig, and centre sheeting. Its smaller sister, the 420, is a stepping stone to the 470. The 470 is a World Sailing International Class and has been an Olympic class since the 1976 games.

How long is a 470 sailboat?

4.7m
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Who makes the 470 sailboat?

IWATA, May 8, 2019—Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo:7272) today announced the development of the YAMAHA 470 CPH new model of international 470 class yacht, with orders being accepted from May 30, 2019. Designed in France in 1963, the 470 class is a compact two-person racing yacht.

Who designed the 470?

architect Andre Cornu
International 470 Class History In 1963, French architect Andre Cornu designed the two-handed centerboard boat as a modern high performance fiberglass planing dinghy which could be sailed by anyone.

What is a 470 race?

The 470 is the equipment used for the Men and Women’s Two Person Dinghy event at the Olympic Games. Our World Championships usually attract more than 130 boats. A 470 skipper usually weighs between 50 and 65kg with a crew around 65 to 75kg. The class was designed in 1963 by Frenchman Andre Cornu.

What is a 470 sailing boat?

Class Dinghy
The 470 is an Olympic Class Dinghy recognised by ISAF. Sailed by both men and women, it was designed in 1963 by the Frenchman André Cornu as a modern fibreglass planing dinghy. The name is the overall length of the boat in centimeters (the boat is 4.70 metres long). The hull is fiberglass with integral buoyancy tanks.

How long is a 470 dinghy?

4.70 metres
Sailed by both men and women, it was designed in 1963 by the Frenchman André Cornu as a modern fibreglass planing dinghy. The name is the overall length of the boat in centimeters (the boat is 4.70 metres long)….Technical Details:

What is the 470 in sailing?

The 470 is an Olympic Class Dinghy recognised by ISAF. Sailed by both men and women, it was designed in 1963 by the Frenchman André Cornu as a modern fibreglass planing dinghy. The name is the overall length of the boat in centimeters (the boat is 4.70 metres long). The hull is fiberglass with integral buoyancy tanks.

How much is a 49er boat?

The smaller 49er retails for $15,700, about one-third the cost of the bigger boat. At Olympic class selection trials last year on Lake Garda, Italy, the 49er outperformed 15 other designs for the right to become the new double-handed dinghy class for the Sydney Games.

How fast do 49er sailboats go?

The 49er, designed by Julian Bethwaite of Australia, can sail faster than the speed of wind; for instance, if the wind is 8 knots, the boat speed might get up to 10 knots or more. At top speeds off the wind, the 49er has been clocked at 25 knots.

Where can I find ultimate dinghy sailing footage?

Ultimate Dinghy Sailing – YouTube For better quality: http://vimeo.com/23135930A showreel of the majority of Wild Storm Productions’ sailing footage.Cameras: Olympus Stylus Tough 8010, Co…

What is the 470 Olympic sailing channel?

Welcome to the 470 Olympic Sailing Channel – the official video platform for the 470. Watch the action from the latest 470 events, training tips, technical advice and more from the world of 470 Sailing. If you would like the 470 Class to publish a video on the 470 Olympic Sailing Channel – please email [email protected]

What is the International 470 class?

International 470 Class – Olympic Equipment of choice for the men’s and women’s two-person dinghy events. Welcome to the 470 Olympic Sailing Channel – the official video platform for the 470. Watch the action from the latest 470 events, training tips, technical advice and more from the world of 470 Sailing.