5.5 metre
A New 5.5 Design Is Born
26/01/12 11:05 Filed in: General
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.
Read More...Promote It!
08/11/11 09:28 Filed in: General
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 Filed in: General
[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...The Scandinavian Gold Cup Goes Back To Finland After Sixteen Years
01/08/11 08:34 Filed in: News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 1st, 2011 | Helsinki, Finland
The Scandinavian Gold Cup Goes Back To Finland After Sixteen Years
Eight nations were represented in this year edition of the prestigious 5.5 Meter Scandinavian Gold Cup in Helsinki, Finland.
The Bahamas, Finland, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland.
The regatta was hosted by the NJK, the oldest yacht club in Finland.
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August 1st, 2011 | Helsinki, Finland
The Scandinavian Gold Cup Goes Back To Finland After Sixteen Years
Eight nations were represented in this year edition of the prestigious 5.5 Meter Scandinavian Gold Cup in Helsinki, Finland.
The Bahamas, Finland, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland.
The regatta was hosted by the NJK, the oldest yacht club in Finland.
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New website for the 5.5m Class in The Netherlands
25/07/11 18:03 Filed in: General
[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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Alpen Cup 2011 | News & Updates
29/04/11 11:30 Filed in: 5.5 Regatta
Apr-30, 2011 | Last Day
The Finns wins the 2011 Edition of the Alpen Cup in Torbole with 3 victories the last day of the regatta. Congratulations to FIN 66!
Final Results
Apr-28, 2011 | Racing Day #1
Three races have been completed today on Lake Garda for the first international series of the 5.5 Metre season.
"Northerly winds all day. Light and difficult. It is all about positioning and being in the pressure." says Bahamian Gavin McKinney.
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The Finns wins the 2011 Edition of the Alpen Cup in Torbole with 3 victories the last day of the regatta. Congratulations to FIN 66!
No | Numero | Nome | Punti | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 1 | FIN 66 | Thelen Kenneth, Hallberg Thomas, Nyberg Robert, NJK | 15,0 | 5 | 3 | (7) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | NED 26 | Arend Pasman, Kim Chabani, Ron Azier, WSV Brassemermeer | 17,0 | 1 | 1 | (8) | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| 3 | SUI 213 | Hans-Peter Schmid, Gilbert Drr, Jrg Baumgartner, SCM / TYC | 19,0 | (ocs) | 2 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 4 | SUI 226 | Rolf Kellenberger, Andreas Kindlimann, Eric Kemperman, TYC | 23,0 | 3 | 5 | 3 | (9) | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| 5 | NED 31 | Victorine Bredero, Frans van Schellen, Wiebe de Witte, wsv Braasemmermeer | 28,0 | (8) | 7 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 6 |
| 6 | SUI 214 | Bernard Haissly, Nicolas Berthoud, Hugues Boullenger, CVSN Geneve | 29,0 | (ocs) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| 7 | BAH 19 | McKinney Gavin, Hauff Peter, Fjeld Petter, Nassau Yacht Club | 36,0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | (dnf) | dnc |
| 8 | SUI 217 | Jack Frei, Thomas Frei, Roland Ledergerber, YCRomanshorn | 47,0 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 9 | (dnf) | dnc |
| 9 | NOR 62 | Huser Are Andens, Ferner Carl-Christian, Malm Eivind, Royal Norwegian Yachtclub | 52,0 | (dns) | 12 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
| 10 | SUI 211 | Martin P. Egli, Marc Dangel, Ernst Schiess, Zurich Yacht Club | 52,0 | 9 | (11) | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| 11 | SUI 192 | Schopfer Bernard, NORDQUIST Erik, Golchan Cyrus, Socit Nautique de Genve | 54,0 | 6 | 8 | 10 | (11) | 11 | 9 | 10 |
| 12 | SUI 201 | Tobias Isler, Stephan Unger, Regina Graf, SCE | 56,0 | 4 | 10 | (ocs) | 12 | dns | 8 | 9 |
Final Results
Apr-28, 2011 | Racing Day #1
Three races have been completed today on Lake Garda for the first international series of the 5.5 Metre season.
"Northerly winds all day. Light and difficult. It is all about positioning and being in the pressure." says Bahamian Gavin McKinney.
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Heineken Regatta Curacao 2010
15/12/10 08:19 Filed in: 5.5 Regatta
Amazingly enough, three 5.5 found their way to the crystal clear waters of the Southern Caribbean Sea and particularly of the Dutch Island of Curacao where they proudly participated in the 2010 edition of the Heineken Regatta back in November.
Here is their story by one of our fellow members, Wiebe de Witte.
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Here is their story by one of our fellow members, Wiebe de Witte.
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Change at the helm of 2 of the National 5.5 Class Associations
26/11/10 15:44 Filed in: General
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...
A New Skipper For The International 5.5 Metre Class Association
13/09/10 11:25 Filed in: News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 13, 2010 | Wedel, Germany
A New Skipper For The International 5.5 Metre Class Association
The International 5.5 Metre Class Association hold its Annual General Meeting in Torbole, Italy during the World Championship on Wednesday September 8, 2010.
The members of the Class are pleased to announce the election of well-known fellow 5.5 sailor Kaspar Stubenrauch from Germany as the new President of the association.
Newly Elected President Kaspar Stubenrauch Sailing 'Lotten'
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September 13, 2010 | Wedel, Germany
A New Skipper For The International 5.5 Metre Class Association
The International 5.5 Metre Class Association hold its Annual General Meeting in Torbole, Italy during the World Championship on Wednesday September 8, 2010.
The members of the Class are pleased to announce the election of well-known fellow 5.5 sailor Kaspar Stubenrauch from Germany as the new President of the association.
Newly Elected President Kaspar Stubenrauch Sailing 'Lotten'
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German Open 2010
04/07/10 17:12 Filed in: 5.5 Regatta
Jul-4, 2010
UPDATE #3
One race was sailed today for the last day of the German Open bringing to total number of races to 7. Read More...
UPDATE #3
One race was sailed today for the last day of the German Open bringing to total number of races to 7. Read More...
Alpen Cup 2010 | Updates
01/05/10 17:15 Filed in: 5.5 Regatta
May-1 | Day 3 (last day)
UPDATE #10
After 3 days of racing on Lake Garda in the Italian Alps, well-known and ranked-1st Star sailor of the moment, Flavio Marazzi sailing with Stefan Haftka and Christoph Wilke wins the 2010 Alpen Cup with a total of 13 points after 8 races (1 discard). Read More...
UPDATE #10
After 3 days of racing on Lake Garda in the Italian Alps, well-known and ranked-1st Star sailor of the moment, Flavio Marazzi sailing with Stefan Haftka and Christoph Wilke wins the 2010 Alpen Cup with a total of 13 points after 8 races (1 discard). Read More...
Amendments Class Rule 27: International Class Fee & Class Sail Royalties
26/03/10 17:22 Filed in: Rules
Click here to download the PDF file with the amendments to Class Rule 27 effective April 1st 2010. Read More...
5.5 NOR 44 becomes GER 74
12/02/10 15:26 Filed in: History
Our friend Kaspar Stubenrauch is reporting that 5.5. NOR 44 a beautiful Warren Muir Design, which has last been sailing in the Netherlands, has just been sold to Northern Germany. Read More...
"Complex II" re-christening ceremony, Newport, RI - July 2009
30/01/10 10:03 Filed in: History
Last Summer our friend Gordon Ingate represented the 5.5 International Class Association at the re-christening of 5.5 sail number USA-1, “Complex II”. Read More...
Championships 2010
30/12/09 10:45 Filed in: 5.5 Regatta
The Dutch 5.5m Association has announced the exciting option of Seacoast racing Read More...