RC44

RC44 racing at San Diego
Development
DesignerRussell Coutts & Andrej Justin
Year2007
Builder(s)Pauger Yachts
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The RC44 sailboat was designed by Russell Coutts and with the assistance of naval architect Andrej Justin the boat is built by Pauger Carbon Composite / Pauger Yachts and first launched in 2007. The class is recognised by the International Sailing Federation in November 2009 and held it first World Championships in 2010.

History

The boat was conceived in 2007.[1]


Events

World Championships

World Tour

In addition the class holds a tour taking in a number of the key sailing locations in North America, Europe and the Middle East.

References

  1. ^ James Boyd. The RC44 Phenomenon. Sailing World. January 24, 2017

External links

  • Official RC44 Class Association Website
  • Boat designer Official Website
  • Builders Official Website
  • ISAF RC44 Microsite Website
  • ISAF Homepage
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