International 470

International 470

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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.

International 470
  • 2018 Trofeo Princesa SAR Princesa Sofia Iberostar Wrap Up

    Episode 1

    The 2018 Trofeo Princesa SAR Princesa Sofia Iberostar Regatta with the world's best dinghy, board and multihull sailors competing in Palma, Spain. They're 'Animals'!

    Filmed by Icarus Sports and Edited by VRsport.tv

  • Kiel Week 2018 - Sailing Highlights - Day 6 - 470

    Episode 2

    The 470 fleet had a mixed day with a major weather front producing plenty of wind and rain. Frederike Loewe and Anna Markfort leading the women's regatta in front of their home crowd.

    Video Producer: Chimbovision

  • Kiel Week 2018 - Sailing Highlights - Day 9 - Medal Races

    Episode 3

    Super Sunday at Kiel Week 2018 - The Medal Races for 2.4M, 49er, 49erFX, 470M, 470W, Laser and Nacra17. Fast and furious with places changing all the time.

    Video Producer: Chimbovision

  • Kiel Week 2018 - Sailing Highlights - Wrap Up

    Episode 4

    Sit back and enjoy the highlights from Kiel Week 2018 - action packed from Germany.

    Video Producer: Chimbovision