International 505

2011 Worlds - Australia

2011 Worlds Website Launched
With the 2011 Worlds on Hamilton Island now less than 12 months away, the time has come to check out the even website and start making your plans for March, 2011. The event site contains lots of information including accommodation options, how to get to Hamilton Island, details of the sailing conditions and a preliminary NOR. Check it out at www.505worlds.com Learn more
2010 Worlds, Denmark

2010 Worlds in Denmark
With the dates set between 25th July and 5th August, 2010, it is closer than you think before the 5O5 Worlds head back to Europe and Aarhus in Denmark. The event website has been launched with more information being added all the time. Learn more
2009 Worlds, USA

Martin and Nelson - New World Champs!
Congratulations, Mike Martin and Jeff Nelson are the 2009 505 World Champions. For all the news, videos and photos, go to the Event Website Event Website

Friday, September 03, 2010

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The 505 has

freedom in the rigging, internal layout and size and shape of the foils
no restrictions on the hull materials that can be used.
this has enabled the class to evolve and take advantage of many of the improvements in technology over the fifty years since it was first designed
nearly nine thousand boats have been registered in the first fifty years of the class.

Swiss Chamionships 2010

2010 Worlds Gear Guide

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Written by Simon Lake
Friday, 13 August 2010 09:12
Click here for the 2010 Worlds Gear Guide Many thanks to Holger Jess for collating the data.

Santa Cruz Summer Open 2010

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Written by Mike Holt
Sunday, 25 July 2010 02:19
Santa Cruz Summer Open July 17/18 saw 10 boats turn up to race the Santa Cruz summer open very well run by PRO Adam Borcherding, assisted by Dominic Marietti, Chris, Jeremy Leonard, Bert Trafton and Julieanne Jones. The fleet was some what depleted from usual with a container load of boats in Europe for the upcoming Worlds.
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Notice of 2010 AGM

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Written by Simon Lake
Wednesday, 21 July 2010 18:36
The notice of the 2010 AGM can be found by clicking this link. Notice of AGM - 2010 Don't forget to take at look at the propsals in Annex A !

French Nationals

Written by Géraud LAFORTUNE
Tuesday, 20 July 2010 02:29
French Nationals were held in Deauville, Normandy from 15th to 18th July. 39 boats were present with GBR, SUI and GER teams among the french boats. The first day was a tough day. Shifty and gusty wind blowing between 20 and 25 knots welcomes everybody! Rough seas were on the menu as well.... 2 races were done where we could enjoy tremendous surfing with the kite. Rush/Short from GBR and Stauffer/Jacot won a race each.
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2011 Worlds - Australia