The Class offers a wide range of International regattas in selected prime locations. Many of the 5.5 Metre owners and crew are traveling long distance for both experiencing fascinating destinations and true camaraderie. Shown in Category A are the dates of the International events, then in Category B some of the local events; there are more regattas held for 5.5s in local fleets regularly. Please contact the National Class Associations for further information on their respective schedules.
2024 CALENDAR
Category A
Feb 24-26, Australian Championship, RPAYC / Sydney, AUS
April 18-20, Alpen Cup Riva, Fraglia Vela Riva, ITA (5-Nations Cup 1) REGISTRATION
May 10-12, Italian Open, La Spezia, ITA
May 23-24, Swiss Open, Rolle, Genfersee, SUI (5-Nations Cup 2]
May 25-26, Coupe Harpe, Rolle, Genfersee, SUI
June 1-4, UK Nationals, RYS, Cowes, UK REGISTRATION
June7-9, Salzkammergut Preis 2024, Gmunden, AUT (5-Nations Cup 3) REGISTRATION
July 18-21, German Open, Müggelsee, Berlin, GER (5-Nations Cup 4) Manage2Sail
Aug 28-30, Scandinavian Gold Cup/Hankø Cup/Royal Kaag, Benodet, FRA
Sep 2-6, World Championship, Benodet, FRA [CONFIRMED - PRESENTATION for info only] ENTRY FORM • MORE INFORMATION
Sep 24-27, Open de France (Regates Royales), Cannes, FRA (5-Nations Cup 5)
Oct 12-13, Herbstpreis, Thun, SUI Manage2Sail
Category B
March 29-30, Osterregatta, Thun, SUI
May 18-20 May, Bronia Preis, Bay of Lubeck, Niendorf (NYC), GER Manage2Sail
May 19-20, Rapperswill Intern Open Pfingtsen
23-24 May, Volpina Trophy, La Spezia, ITA
May 27-June 2, Vintage Games, La Baule, Brittany, FRA
June 3-9 June, Metric Challenge Step 1, Centenaire des JO 1924 Port Louis, FRA
June 28-30, Enoshima Trophy, Venice (YCV), ITA [Classic 5.5mR in condition of the Olympic times]
June 28-30, Metric Challenge Step 2, Bénodet, FRA
July 12-14, Metric Challenge Step 3, La Trinité, FRA
July 13-14, Willi Lehmann Preis, Berlin, GER Manage2Sail
Aug 2-4, Metric Challenge Step 4, Noirmoutier, FRA
Aug 17-18 Grandson 2 volle tage, SUI
Sep 13-15, YCM Monfalcone Hanibal Class, ITA
Oct 5-6 Oct, Sünnschien Preis, Alster, Hamburg, GER
Oct 7-8 Barcaona Classic, ITA
Oct 12-13, Viareggio, ITA
2023 CALENDAR
CATEGORY A
26-28 February, 5.5m Australian Championship, Pittwater, Newport, NSW, Australia, RPAYC Website
27-29 April, Alpen Cup, CVT, Torbole, ITA (5-Nations 1) Register
26-29 May, Open de France, Atlantique, FRA (5-Nations 2) Website
3-4 June, Italian Open, Mandello del Lario, Lago di Como, ITA Notice of Race
9-11 June [8th craning, check in, dinner], Robbe & Berking Sterling Cup, Glücksburg, FSC, GER Manage2Sail
22-25 June, North American Spring Regatta, Lake Huron, Midland Bay, Midland (MBSC), Ontario, CAN
23-25 June, Salzkammergutpreis, AUT (5-Nations 3) Entry
17-18 August, Swiss Open, Grandson, Lake Neuchâtel, SUI (followed by Joran Cup in CAT B) (5-Nations 4) Manage2Sail
21-25 August, North American Fall Regatta, Lake Huron, Midland Bay, Midland (MBSC), Ontario, CAN
25-27 August, German Open, DTYC, Tutzing, GER (5-Nations 5) Club page Manage2Sail
20-29 September, Scandinavian Gold Cup and World Championship (event page)
YCCS, Costa Smerelda, Porto Cervo, Sardinia. PROPOSAL (1.8mb PDF)
Scandinavian Gold Cup and Class Cups: https://www.yccs.it/en/regattas-2023/international_55_metre_class__scandinavian_gold_cup-3312.html
5.5 Metre World Championship: https://www.yccs.it/regate-2023/international_55_metre_class__world_championship-3311.htm
20 September Day 1: Registration + measurement
21 September Day 2: Racing SGC and 5.5 Cups
22 September Day 3: Racing SGC and 5.5 Cups
23 September Day 4: Racing SGC and 5.5 Cups + registration + measurement
24 Lay day (reserve day SGC) + registration + measurement
25 September Day 5: Racing World Championship
26 September Day 6: Racing World Championship
27 September Day 7: Racing World Championship
28 September Day 8: Racing World Championship
29 September Day 9: Racing World Championship (Craning and Prizegiving)
14-15 October, Herbstpreis, Thun, SUI Club website Manage2Sail
CATEGORY B
3-5 March, St. Johann i. Pongau, AUT
31 March-2 April, Genoa Sailing Week. YCI, ITA Details
7-8 April, Osterregatta, Thun, SUI Manage2Sail
6-7 May, Volpina Trophy, Cerro di Laveno, Lake Maggiore, ITA
11-12 May, Coupe de Rolle, Lake Geneva, Rolle (SNR) Manage2Sail
13-14 May, Coupe de la Harpe, Lake Geneva, Rolle (SNR) Manage2Sail
27-29 May, International Whitsun Open, Rapperswil, Lake Zürich, SUI
27-29 May, Bronia Preis, Glücksburg, FSC, GER Manage2Sail
23-25 June RDV de la Belle Plaisance, Benodet, FRA
2 July, Berlin Klassic / VVSaW, Wannsee, Berlin, GER [5.5mR Classic & wooden Evo's & wooden Modern] Manage2Sail
7-9 July, Berliner Bar 5.5mR & 6mR, Berlin, GER Manage2Sail
14-16 July, Trinité sur mer: Metric Challenge, FRA
29-31 July, Noirmoutier island: Metric Challenge, FRA
19-20, August, Joran Cup, Grandson, Lake Neuchâtel, SUI (Follows Swiss Open in CAT A) Manage2Sail
28-30 August, Enoshima Trophy, DTYC, Tutzing, GER Club page Manage2Sail
7-8 October, Sünnschien Preis, NRV, Hamburg Alster, GER Manage2Sail
Future championships (some dates TBD)
2025 | Proposal | World Championship | Bahamas, Lyford Cay | Timing tbd [Evtl. combination autumn '24 USA, Spring '25 Bahamas]