The RC44 sailboat was designed by
Russell Coutts
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Early life
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and with the assistance of naval architect
Andrej Justin
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the boat is built by
Pauger Carbon Composite /
Pauger Yachts and first launched in 2007. The class is recognised by the
International Sailing Federation
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in November 2009 and held it first World Championships in 2010.
The boat was conceived in 2007.
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
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
External links
Official RC44 Class Association WebsiteBoat designer Official Website
Builders Official Website
ISAF RC44 Microsite Website
ISAF Homepage
{{International Sailing Federation Classes
Classes of World Sailing
Sailing yachts
2000s sailboat type designs