5 Metre is a development sailing class of French origin.
History
The 5 Metre rule was created in France in 1929 and not a according of the
International rule in contrast to other Metre yachts.
The formula
The measurement formula is given in th
2021 International Five Metre Rating Rules
:
where
*
= length for rating (as defined by rule 3.4)
*
= measured sail area
*
= freeboard in metres (as defined by rule 3.5)
*
= width in metres (as defined by rule 3.6)
See also
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5.5 Metre
The International 5.5 Metre class was created to yield a racing Keelboat, keel boat that would give a sailing experience similar to that of the 6 Metre, International 6 Metre Class but at a lower cost.
The main class regulation restricts a sing ...
References
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External links
The Five – sporty open racer for a group of three
Keelboats
Development sailing classes