R class

About: Twin trapeze extreme performance development dinghy class in the truest sense.

History: National Class in NZ since 1951

Specifications:

Length	3.9m (max)
Hull	no minimum weight (typically 32-35kg painted) Carbon/Foam construction
Rig	Unrestricted - typically two spreader pre-bent carbon spar
Working Sails	Area is restricted 13.4m2 - construction and rig plan are unrestricted - ie. wings, pocket luff, rotating masts are all acceptable
Kite	20m circumference resulting in a 30-36m2 surface area
Crew	2 (minimum) on trapeze

History: National Class in NZ since 1951

Websites: www.rclass.org

Sailed at: Naval Ppoint Club

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