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
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 |