Class History
The International 470, designed in 1963 by 505 sailor André Cornu, is a high-performance planing dinghy for both men and women. Responsive to weight placement, this two-person one-design is tactically demanding and requires fluid coordination between the skipper and crew. The 470 is easy to sail, but racing and flying the spinnaker from the trapeze provides additional challenges for sailors. The 470 made its Olympic debut in 1976, and in 1988 was selected for the Games first women's sailing event.
Boat Specifications
Length: 4.7 m, 15 ft 5 in
Weight: 120 kg, 264 lbs
Sail Area: 12.7 sq m, 137 sq ft
Jib: 3.58 sq m, 39 sq ft
Main: 9.12 sq m, 98 sq ft
Spinnaker: 13 sq m, 140 sq ft
