A New 5.5 Design Is Born
26/01/12 11:05
The history of the 5.5m is made of sailors, true believers in a performant and evolutive Meter class.
Evolution takes a lot of efforts and time, it is a succession of benchmarks. 2012 could very well become one of those benchmarks for the 5s.
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Evolution takes a lot of efforts and time, it is a succession of benchmarks. 2012 could very well become one of those benchmarks for the 5s.
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Promote It!
08/11/11 09:28
This year, the promotion season for 5.5m boats in Europe started with the hanseboat boat show in Hamburg, Northern Germany. On display was 5.5 GER 42 "4 fun 2”, an excellent Schmidt/Wilke allrounder, which in future will sail out of Kiel and in various International 5.5m race events.
The Hamburg boat show brought data of several active regatta sailors into the Crew-List of the German 5.5m Class Association and also of some potential new owners, primarily addressing interest in Evolution and Modern boats. Read More...
The Hamburg boat show brought data of several active regatta sailors into the Crew-List of the German 5.5m Class Association and also of some potential new owners, primarily addressing interest in Evolution and Modern boats. Read More...
5.5m Boats In Central/South-American Waters
03/10/11 16:55
[by Kaspar] ~ Three 5.5m boats have reached the Caribbean waters of Curacao coming from the Dutch fleet and have now been given local AHO sail numbers, signaling the birth of a new 5.5m fleet!
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Read More...Norway Has Its Own 5.5 Class Website
13/09/11 09:55
The Norwegian 5.5 Class Association just launched its Website at www.5point5.no Read More...
France: A New President For The 5.5
12/09/11 13:16
The French 5.5 Class Association nominated Jean-Bernard Datry as its new President.
(Photo credit: Pierrick Contin)
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(Photo credit: Pierrick Contin)
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New website for the 5.5m Class in The Netherlands
25/07/11 18:03
[by Kaspar] ~ Frits Kruijt, owner of 5.5 NED 4 "Laetitia" and co-editor of the Dutch fleet website is reporting: "...The Dutch 5.5 Association has a new website, with the same URL and an alias www.5.5klasse.nl , now showing the results from the annual Kaag Week races..."
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The Hankø Evolution Cup
25/05/11 08:27
The Hankø Evolution Cup, that is presented by the Norwegian 5.5m Class Association, will to be sailed first time in Helsinki this year. Read More...
Racing 5.5's in Risør
14/04/11 17:26
Our 5.5m friends from Risør, who have in the past years been building a local 5.5m fleet of now 13 boats (12 Evolution & 1 Classic), have sent in a report and images of their racing activities out of the harbour of this beautiful Skagerrak coastal town. Peter Preben Prebensen, owner of 5.5 NOR 45 "Diva", tells the Story... Read More...
New Designs For The Class
05/03/11 08:07
The International 5.5m Class has in its over 60 years of existence always been moved by innovation and excitement to sail the resulting new "race horses". The year 2011 is now starting with a bunch of new designs, which have recently been announced and are available to keen sailors, wanting to add a new individual boat to 5.5 Metre Class racing.
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Read More...Change at the helm of 2 of the National 5.5 Class Associations
26/11/10 15:44
NEWS from Australia:
"...At the recent AGM held at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, long serving President of the Association, Colin Ryan advised the meeting of his intention not to stand for the coming year. As a result, David De Coster was elected unopposed as President with Mark Lutowski as Vice President whilst Mark Hunter remains as Treasurer and Julia Owens as Secretary.
The 5.5 Association would like to thank Colin Ryan for his outstanding contribution to the growth of the class in Australia and delighted that it is his intention to remain involved in the class in a sailing capacity.
The Australian Nationals for 2011 will be held on Thursday 17th March and Friday 18th March at Vaucluse Yacht Club, Sydney Australia. A fleet of 10-13 yachts are expected to compete for the Australian Gold and Silver Cup’s.
President: David De Coster
VP: Mark Lutowski
Treasurer: Mark Hunter
Secretary: Julia Owens
NEWS from Italy:
"... After 3 years of presiding the Italian 5.5m Class, Alberto Dollinar is passing the chair on to Richard Leupold (5.5 ITA 57 "Whisper"), who will be supported by Vittorio Pozzo, secretary and webmaster of the Italian fleet.
Alberto will continue to be a member of the Technical Comittee and will continue to be sailing "Grifone", also in International 5.5m regattas.
President: Richarrd Leupold
Secretary & Webmaster: Vittorio Pozzo Read More...
"...At the recent AGM held at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, long serving President of the Association, Colin Ryan advised the meeting of his intention not to stand for the coming year. As a result, David De Coster was elected unopposed as President with Mark Lutowski as Vice President whilst Mark Hunter remains as Treasurer and Julia Owens as Secretary.
The 5.5 Association would like to thank Colin Ryan for his outstanding contribution to the growth of the class in Australia and delighted that it is his intention to remain involved in the class in a sailing capacity.
The Australian Nationals for 2011 will be held on Thursday 17th March and Friday 18th March at Vaucluse Yacht Club, Sydney Australia. A fleet of 10-13 yachts are expected to compete for the Australian Gold and Silver Cup’s.
President: David De Coster
VP: Mark Lutowski
Treasurer: Mark Hunter
Secretary: Julia Owens
NEWS from Italy:
"... After 3 years of presiding the Italian 5.5m Class, Alberto Dollinar is passing the chair on to Richard Leupold (5.5 ITA 57 "Whisper"), who will be supported by Vittorio Pozzo, secretary and webmaster of the Italian fleet.
Alberto will continue to be a member of the Technical Comittee and will continue to be sailing "Grifone", also in International 5.5m regattas.
President: Richarrd Leupold
Secretary & Webmaster: Vittorio Pozzo Read More...
New 5.5 Class Online Shop Now Open!
28/04/10 21:12
5.5 sailors, friends and fans will now be able to purchase quality customized class apparel from the comfort of their own home. Read More...