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Open 5.70

Specifications
Open 5.70
Number of crew 2-4
LOA 18.75 ft (5.72 m)
LWL 18.75 ft (5.72 m)
Beam 8.33 ft (2.54 m)
Bow-sprit 5 ft (1.5 m)
Draft (keel up) 8 in (0.20 m)
Draft (Keel down) 5.75 ft (1.75 m)
Displacement 992 lb (450 kg)
Ballast 405 lb (184 kg)
Main Sail 182 sq ft (16.9 m2)
Jib 90 sq ft (8.4 m2)
Spinnaker OD 378 sq ft (35.1 m2)
SA (upwind) 272 sq ft (25.3 m2)
SA (downwind) 560 sq ft (52 m2)
Architect Groupe Finot [1]

The Open 5.70 is an International One-Design keelboat class.

History

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The Open 5.70 has been designed by the French Naval architecte, Jean-Marie Finot, in collaboration with the Shipbuilder, Phileas, in 2002. The objective of this new design was to create a fast, fun and safe boat for one-design racing for a wide range of people. It is one of the most popular small keelboats accross Europe. it has been selected by the French Federation of Sailing for junior racing selection.

fleets

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Multiple fleets are present across Europe and North America. In United States, the two main fleets are based in Los Angeles and in San Francisco.

new article content ... sportsboat [2]

Manufacturers / Builders

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The Open 5.70 is being produced by Phileas in France since 2002 and by Open Sailing USA in California since 2009.

References

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  1. ^ Groupe Finot
  2. ^ Sportsboat
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