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The Platu 25 (formerly Beneteau 25) is a
Official Platu 25 Class Association Website
ISAF Platu 25 Microsite Website
ISAF Homepage
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The Platu 25 (formerly Beneteau 25) is a sailing boat
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designed by Farr Yacht Design
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led by Bruce Farr
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with the first boat being built by McDell Marine in New Zealand in the early 1990s. It became a class recognised by the International Sailing Federation
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in November 2006.
History
The ''International Platu 25 Class Association'' was formed as the owners association to support the class and promote racing amongst owners which led to it becoming anISAF
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-recognised class. This entitled the class to hold World Championships.
The boat current two builders being Beneteau
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in France and Extreme Sailing Products near Singapore.
Events
World Championships
References
External links
Official
Official Platu 25 Class Association Website
ISAF Platu 25 Microsite Website
ISAF Homepage
Manufactures
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