Sydney 40
| Boat | |
|---|---|
| Draft | 2.68 m (8.8 ft) |
| Hull | |
| Hull weight | 5,750 kg (12,680 lb) |
| LOA | 12.5 m (41 ft) |
| LWL | 10.75 m (35.3 ft) |
| Beam | 3.7 m (12 ft) |
| Sails | |
Upwind sail area | 92 m2 (990 sq ft) |
The Sydney 40 was designed by Iain Murray and built by Sydney Yachts in the late 1990s.
History
The Sydney 40 was chosen from the design board by the Royal Ocean Racing Club to become the new One Design class for the Admiral's Cup.[1] The class never really took off for a variety of reasons this led to the failure of the management company Race 1. The boat had a highly tunable rig and was hard to sail well rewarding the most experience crews. The class was allowed to hold a World Championship by the International Sailing Federation, which ran for two years. It was held off the Isle of Wight in 1999[2] and off Mallorca in 2000.[3]
Events
World Champions
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Cowes |  Merit Cup (ITA)Vasco Vascotto |
||
| 2000 Palma | Cacadu Sailing Team SPA Miguel Puigserver |
References
- ↑ "Curran takes an interest in 60s". Glasgow: The Herald. 8 August 1998. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
- ↑ John Roberson (1 July 1999). "Sydney 40 World Championships Preview". yatchsandyatching.com. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
- ↑ Sue Warden-Owen (30 March 2000). "2000 Sydney 40 World Cup Commences in Palma, Mallorca". yatchsandyatching.com. Retrieved 1 August 2026.