International 470
10 Seasons
The International 470 is a now a mixed (male and female) double-handed monohull planing dinghy with a centreboard, Bermuda rig, and centre sheeting. Equipped with a spinnaker, trapeze and a large sail-area-to-weight ratio, it is designed to plane easily, and good teamwork necessary to sail it well. The name comes from the overall length of the boat in centimetres (i.e., the boat is 4.70 metres long).
The 470 is a popular class with both individuals and sailing schools, offering a good introduction to high-performance boats without being excessively difficult to handle, but it is not a boat designed for beginners. Its smaller sister, the 420, is a stepping stone to the 470.
The 470 is a World Sailing International Class and has been an Olympic class since the 1976 games.
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2015 Delta Lloyd Regatta - Round up Day 1
Episode 1
Day 1 Round up from the 2015 Delta Lloyd Regatta - Shifty and gusty conditions made it tough racing for the 700 competitors who all enjoyed a great days racing at Medemblik
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2015 Delta Lloyd Regatta - Round up Day 2
Episode 2
Day 2 Round up from the 2015 Delta Lloyd Regatta - Lighter conditions on the second day of racing in Medemblik where the Olympic Classes enjoyed another great day racing.
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2015 Delta Lloyd Regatta - Round up Day 3
Episode 3
Day 3 Round up from the 2015 Delta Lloyd Regatta - Strong winds and steeper waves made the third day of racing the most challenging so far with plenty of swimming for the competitors..
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2015 Delta Lloyd Regatta - Round up Day 4
Episode 4
Day 4 Round up from the 2015 Delta Lloyd Regatta - The competitors were greeted by a gentle breeze which quickly built throughout the day - With the Medal Races taking place for some of the Olympic Classes, everything was to play for.
