RC44
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The RC44 sailboat was designed by Russell Coutts and with the assistance of naval architect Andrej Justin the boat is built by Pauger Carbon Composite / Pauger Yachts and first launched in 2007. The class is recognised by the International Sailing Federation in November 2009 and held it first World Championships in 2010.
The boat was conceived in 2007.[https://www.sailingworld.com/rc44-phenomenon/ James Boyd]. The RC44 Phenomenon. Sailing World. January 24, 2017
Boat dimensions
- LOA: 13,35 m
- B max: 2,75 m
- Draft: 2,90 m
- Displacement: 3460 kg
- Keel: 2010 kg
- Crew: 450 kg
Events
=World Championships=
{{main|RC44 World Championship}}
=World Tour=
In addition the class holds a tour taking in a number of the key sailing locations in North America, Europe and the Middle East.
References
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External links
- [http://www.RC44.com/ Official RC44 Class Association Website]
- [https://justinyachtdesign.com/ Boat designer Official Website]
- [http://www.paugercarbon.com/ Builders Official Website]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20120425001630/http://www.sailing.org/classes/RC44.php ISAF RC44 Microsite Website]
- [http://www.sailing.org/ ISAF Homepage]
{{International Sailing Federation Classes}}