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Brick (keelboat) 1964: Jean-Jacques Herbulot: Chantier Mallard Archambault Boats [89] Bridges Point 24: 1985: Joel White: Bridges Point Boatyard Bridges Point Boat Company [90] Bristol 29.9: 1977: Halsey Chase Herreshoff: Bristol Yachts [91] Bristol 39: 1966: Ted Hood: Bristol Yachts [92] Bristol 40: 1970: Ted Hood: Bristol Yachts [93] Bristol ...
A keelboat is a riverine cargo-capable working boat, or a small- to mid-sized recreational sailing yacht. The boats in the first category have shallow structural keels, and are nearly flat-bottomed and often used leeboards if forced in open water, while modern recreational keelboats have prominent fixed fin keels, and considerable draft.
The Elliott 6m is an Olympic-class keelboat, designed by New Zealander, Greg Elliott. [1] It was selected for the women's match racing event for the 2012 Olympics. [2] The Elliott 6m carries a spinnaker pole and symmetric spinnaker which are considered more suitable for match racing.
The RS 21, first launched in 2018 [1] by RS Sailing and is a one design keelboat. Design for between 3 and 5 people to race competitively. The class gained World Sailing class status in 2021 and held it first recognised World Championship. [2] With the initial fleet in Europe being joined by fleets in North America [3] the class continues to ...
The J/22 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass over a Baltex core, with teak wood trim. It has a fractional sloop rig with aluminum spars, a raked stem, a plumb transom, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed fin keel. It displaces 1,790 lb (812 kg) and carries 700 lb (318 kg) of lead ballast.
The J/24 was created to fulfill the diverse needs of recreational sailors such as cruising, one design racing, day sailing, and handicap racing. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] The J/24 class has more than 50,000 people sailing 5,500 boats worldwide; is established in 27 countries and is the world's most popular one design keelboat.
The International 2.4mR is a one-person keelboat. The class is a development class governed by the 2.4mR rule. The rule controlled by World Sailing (formerly known as ISAF) is one of the few classes designated as an International Class. The International 2.4mR Class rule is closely related to the International 12mR class rule that was used at ...
The boat is generally regarded as being a good beginner's boat for someone new to sailing, due to its stability and the ease with which it can be sailed. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Because the boat can be equipped with servo assist electric controls it is possible for those with physical disabilities to sail it by themselves.