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Sail Melbourne is an annual sailing event 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.

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 kite.[3]

Finn

Finns off the start line The Finn is a single handed men's class.[4]


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.[5]

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.[6]

References

[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

[www.sportlibrary.com]

  1. ^ Official Website
  2. ^ International Sailing Federation
  3. ^ Yachting Australia
  4. ^ Yachting Victoria
  5. ^ 470 Website
  6. ^ Finn Class Website
  7. ^ Laser Website
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