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STAR
The Star has been in the Olympics since 1932, making it the oldest and most respected Olympic Class.
Principal dimensions
LOA 6.9 m
Beam 1.7 m
Draft 1.0 m
Weight 671 kg
Sail Area 26.5 sqmThroughout its 90 year history, the Star boat has risen to become one of the most respected and prolific keelboats in the world. The sleek and powerful Star boat demands precision, thus providing some of the most competitive technical racing in sailing. The list of Star sailors and champions includes the world’s very best sailors, such as John Kostecki, Mark Reynolds, Paul Cayard and Torben Grael. www.starclass.org
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FINN
Austin has been sailing a Finn since 2001. He trains regularly in the Finn and continues to compete at the national level.
Principal dimensions
LOA 4.50 m
Beam 1.50 m
Draft 0.9 m
Weight of Hull 120 kg
Sail Area 10 sqmThe Finn dinghy fills the slot for the heavyweight dinghy in the Olympics. It was designed in 1949 by Swedish canoe designer, Rickard Sarby and was first used at the Olympics in 1952 in Helsinki. The Finn has been used at every Olympic regatta since then. www.finnclass.org
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RC 44
Following on from the Olympics, Austin’s vision is to put a team together to compete on the ultra-competitive, international RC 44 circuit.
Principal dimensions
LOA 13.35 m
Beam 2.75 m
Draft 2.90 m
Weight 3560 kg
Sail Area 2200 kgThe RC 44 is a light displacement, high performance One Design sailing boat. It was designed by three-time America's Cup winner Russell Coutts, together with Slovenian naval architect Andrej Justin. The RC 44 was created for top level racing in international regattas under strictly controlled Class Rules. The concept and the design features of the RC 44 are dedicated to high performance fleet and match racing sailing events. www.rc44.com
