Olympic sailing classes
25 entries in the Olympic Sailing Classes compendium.
5.5 MetreA lower-cost racing keel boat developed from the 6-metre class.6 MetreClassic racing yachts governed by the International rule.6.5 MetreA French-rule sailing construction class.7 MetreInternational Rule construction class used in two Olympics.8 MetrePrestigious racing yachts designed under the International Rule since 1906.8.5 MetreA French measurement rule class with Olympic competitors in 1920.9 MetreA racing yacht class defined by the International Rule rating.10 MetreA historic yacht class defined by formula, not length.12 foot dinghyFirst one-design racing dinghy to gain international recognition.12 m2 SharpieGerman-designed sailing class peaked at the 1956 Olympics.12 MetreRating class for racing sailboats, used in America's Cup 1958–1987.Dragon (keelboat)One-design keelboat designed by Johan Anker in 1929.Europe (dinghy)One-person dinghy, Olympic women's class from 1992 to 2008.Finn (dinghy)Longest-serving Olympic dinghy, designed for the 1952 Helsinki Games.Firefly (dinghy)British racing dinghy designed by Uffa Fox, used as the single-handed boat at the 1948 OlyFlying Dutchman (dinghy)Dutch high-performance one-design racing dinghy, Olympic class 1960–1992.French National Monotype 1924French single-handed dinghy used for the 1924 Olympic monotype event.Laser (dinghy)Single-handed dinghy designed in 1970 by Bruce Kirby; Olympic class for men since 1996, foLaser RadialSinglehanded dinghy variant with reduced sail area for lighter sailors.RS:XOlympic windsurfing class from 2008 to 2020.Skerry cruiserSlender Baltic racing yachts built to the Square metre rule.Star (keelboat)Two-person one-design racing keelboat designed in 1911.Ton classYacht rating categories based on tonnage for fair racing.Tornado (sailboat)Olympic catamaran class from 1976 to 2008; multihulls returned in 2016 with the Nacra 17.Yngling (keelboat)Norwegian-designed keelboat, Olympic women's class 2004 and 2008.
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