The 470

Netherlands 470 Class
photo: Netherlands 470 Asn.

The 470 is a double-handed dinghy which has been an Olympic Class since 1976.

The planning fibreglass hull is equipped with spinnaker and a single trapeze, making sailing real teamwork.

The 470 was originally designed to introduce families to sailing, it is an ideal boat for learn to sail students, but to be competitive, every aspect should be mastered to perfection.

470 Specifications

Overall length		4.72 m.
Length at Waterline		4.42 m.
beam		1.68 m.
draft		0.15 m.
displacement		115 kg.
Construction		GRP
Mast		6.86 m.
Fittings		Aluminium
sail area		12.7 sq. m.
	Spinnaker	13 sq. m.
Crew		2

470 History

1963	Designed by André Cornu
1969	Class Recognised Internationally.
1976	Becomes an Olympic Class.
1988	First Olympic 470 women's event

International 470 Online

Web Pages	International Association
	Australian Association
Class Database	470 Class Association Database
Class Newsletter	The 470 Times

Notable Australian 470 Olympic Performances:

Jenny Armstrong & Belinda Stowell	Gold Medal, 2000 Olympics.
Tom King & Mark Turnbull	Gold Medal, 2000 Olympics.
Ian Brown & Ian Ruff	Bronze Medal, 1976 Olympics.

Clubs Sailing the 470

Augusta Yacht Club
Black Rock Yacht Club
Corio Bay Sailing Club
Robe Yacht Club
Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club