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The annual Asia Pacific Regatta as a part of Sail Melbourne consists of invited Olympic classes. |
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===Laser Full Rig=== |
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The [[Laser (dinghy)|Laser Full Rig]] is a single handed mono hull with a single sail. Due to the simple design of the Laser, the racing is more focused of the ability of the crew instead of the boat.[http://www.laserinternational.org] |
The [[Laser (dinghy)|Laser Full Rig]] is a single handed mono hull with a single sail. Due to the simple design of the Laser, the racing is more focused of the ability of the crew instead of the boat.[http://www.laserinternational.org] |
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Revision as of 04:10, 25 January 2008
Sail Melbourne is an annual sailing regatta run by Yachting Victoria at various yacht clubs around Port Phillip Bay.[1] Sail Melbourne is a Grade 1 ISAF (International Sailing Federation) event.[2]
Asia Pacific Regatta
The annual Asia Pacific Regatta as a part of Sail Melbourne consists of invited Olympic classes.
Laser Full Rig
The Laser Full Rig is a single handed mono hull with a single sail. Due to the simple design of the Laser, the racing is more focused of the ability of the crew instead of the boat.[3]
Laser Radial
The Laser Radial is the Laser sailed by women in the Olympics. It has a smaller sail area and shorter mast than the full rig.[4]
Tornado
The Tornado is a a two person, double trapeze Catamaran with an asymmetrical spinnaker.
49er
The 49er is a a two person, double trapeze mono hull with an asymmetrical spinnaker.
Finn
The Finn is a single handed men's class.[5]
470 Men's and Women's
The 470 is a class broken up into Men's and Women's. It is a two person, 4.7m mono hull with single trapeze and symmetrical spinnaker.[6]