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Dinghy

470

dinghy

A former Olympic double-hander that rewards precise trim and teamwork over raw power, still one of the toughest boats to sail well.

LOA
4.7
M
YEAR DESIGNED
1963
DESIGNER
Andre Cornu
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Technical Data

Specifications

LOA
4.7
M
Beam
1.68
M
Draft
0.97
M
Hull Weight
120
KG
Crew Min
2
Crew Max
2
Year Designed
1963
Mainsail Area
9.12
M²
Jib Area
3.58
M²
Spinnaker Area
13
M²
Class Profile

Class Facts & History

Category
Dinghy
Type
dinghy
Designer
Andre Cornu
Class Association
International 470 Class Association

History

Andre Cornu designed the 470 in France in 1963, naming it for its length in centimetres. It joined the Olympic program in 1976, added a women's event in 1988, and stayed on the Olympic roster for decades before being replaced. More than 40,000 hulls have been built across 20 countries.

Sailing Characteristics

The 470 uses a single trapeze and centre mainsheet, and it's known for punishing bad technique, get the crew weight and sail trim wrong and it simply won't go. Combined crew weight of roughly 110 to 145 kilograms suits it best, and it planes hard once the breeze is up.

Racing Context

Decades as an Olympic class built a deep international fleet, with World Championships and strong national circuits still running in Europe, the Americas and Asia, particularly among sailors coming out of youth Olympic pathways.

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