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Open 5.70

Specifications

Number of crew	2-4
LOA	18.75 ft (5.72 m)
LWL	18.75 ft (5.72 m)
Beam	8.33 ft (2.54 m)
Bow-sprit	5 ft (1.5 m)
Draft (keel up)	8 in (0.20 m)
Draft (Keel down)	5.75 ft (1.75 m)
Displacement	992 lb (450 kg)
Ballast	405 lb (184 kg)
Main Sail	182 sq ft (16.9 m²)
Jib	90 sq ft (8.4 m²)
Spinnaker OD	378 sq ft (35.1 m²)
SA (upwind)	272 sq ft (25.3 m²)
SA (downwind)	560 sq ft (52 m²)
Architect	Groupe Finot ^[1]

The Open 5.70 is an International One-Design keelboat class.

History

The Open 5.70 has been designed by the French Naval architecte, Jean-Marie Finot, in collaboration with the Shipbuilder, Phileas, in 2002. The objective of this new design was to create a fast, fun and safe boat for one-design racing for a wide range of people. It is one of the most popular small keelboats accross Europe. it has been selected by the French Federation of Sailing for junior racing selection.

fleets

Multiple fleets are present across Europe and North America. In United States, the two main fleets are based in Los Angeles and in San Francisco.

new article content ... sportsboat ^[2]

Manufacturers / Builders

The Open 5.70 is being produced by Phileas in France since 2002 and by Open Sailing USA in California since 2009.

References

^ Groupe Finot
^ Sportsboat

External links

[1] Groupe Finot

[2] Sportsboat

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