A Class Catamaran - Auscat

International A Class Catamaran photo: Aust. A Class Assoc.

The A class catamaran has been around since the early 1960's and has undergone a steady evolution since.  With the exception of a few measurement restrictions, class designs are pretty much "anything goes".

A Class Specifications

Max. Length	5.49 m.
Max. Beam	2.30 m.
Min. Weight	75 kg.
Mast Height	No Limit
Construction	Typically Carbon / Kevlar
Max. Sail Area	13.94 sq. m.
Racing Crew	One

A Class History

1966	First A division Catamaran registered in Australia
1980	Development of the Mk IV

A Class Online

Web Pages	International Association
	Australian  Association
Class Newsletter	AIADCA Newsletter
Rules	ISAF A-Class Rules

Notable Australian A Class Performances:

Leigh Hein

The 2000 Australian Champion

Clubs Sailing the A Class

Beaumaris Yacht Club
Bendigo Yacht Club
Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron
Cairn Curran Sailing Club
Canberra Cruising Yacht Association
Colac Yacht Club
Elwood Sailing Club
Kurnell Catamaran Club
McCrae Yacht Club
Milang Regatta Club
Pittwater Catamaran Club
St. Leonards Yacht Club & Motor Squadron
YMCA Sailing Club of Canberra