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1. This dinghy of 4,08 m with bilge built in plywood was built in 1951. The architect Jean-Jacques Herbulot designed the plans at the request of Philippe Vianney, founder of the Glénans school. Easy to use and economical, it quickly became a production boat and had its own championship. Today, 36,619 sail numbers have been assigned.
2. It was created in 1954 by John Westell at the request of Alain Cettier, president of the Canetons association (dinghies with restrictions of 5.05 m) who wished to recreate a "small" Coronet, a dinghy of 5.48 m. Classified as an international series in 1955, the first World Championship was organized in La Baule in 1956. Trapeze, spinnaker, self-draining flaps are some of the innovations that will make it a success. With more than 9,000 units registered worldwide, this dinghy has been a real success.
3. Designed in 1958 by the French architect Christian Maury, this dinghy was conceived for double-handed sailing. It is intended for light crews, male, female or mixed, and was a real success until the 1980s. It remains the sailboat of choice for double-handed competition, especially for young people.
4. It is no longer presented, so much so that this small dinghy of 2.36 m is one of the most popular sailing boats in the world. More than 150,000 boats are registered in the class and it is on board that the little ones discover sailing. Designed in 1947 by the American architect Clark Mills, it was originally intended to combat juvenile delinquency by offering them the opportunity to practice sailing. Today, it is one of the two dinghies for under 16s approved by World Sailing (International Sailing Federation).
5. Designed before 1970 by the Canadian Bruce Kirby, this 4.23 m dinghy must be able to be transported on a car roof. This is its specifications. Simple and easy to use euros single-handed, it is among the most popular dinghies in the world. Its one-design concept also caught the attention of the regatta sailors and it became an Olympic series for men in 1996.
6. This double-handed dinghy has been part of the French heritage since its design by André Cornu in the 1960s. Reasonably covered, it was designed for medium-sized sailors and quickly met with success among this population until it became an Olympic support in 1976. Twelve years later, in Seoul, it was the first boat to have a female crew.
7. This sport multihull is used in sailing schools for learning to sail, but also in regattas or for leisure. They come in several lengths, from 12 to 21 feet, but the most popular model is undoubtedly the N° 16, sold since the late 1960s. Lightweight, they are very fast and provide a real sailing sensation.
8. If we hear a lot about it, especially thanks to the addition of foils, this light dinghy was born in 1929. At the time, it was even used for cruising, whereas today, it attracts the finest racers, attracted by the possibility of flying on the water.
9. This dinghy designed in 1953 is once again the work of the famous architect Jean-Jacques Herbulot. It is distinguished by its cut bow euros called marotte euros and its lively chine . With a length of 4.60 m, this small boat can be sailed, rowed or sculling and even motorized. Initially used as a companion boat for the Glénans, its good seafaring qualities make it an ideal boat for learning. Today, the association counts some 3,500 units launched.
Answers:
A - 5O5
B - Moth
C - Vaurien
D - 470
E - Hobie Cat
F - Optimist
G - Caravelle
H - 420
I - Laser
