A Class Catamaran
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Auscat
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
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
