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Few years ago the University of Palermo had contacted the 505 class with the intention of studing the 505 centerboard. The University had chosen the 505, because it is one of the few existing classes that has not significant size and shape restrictions on the centerboard.

Many class members provided datas and feedback and now finally the results have been published.

The report is a theoretical study on how to improve the 505 centerboard. Only one prototype was created and used on a 505 in Palermo  prior to the WC. Unfortunately the prototype broke during a high wind test, due too poor construction, and no other prototypes were subsequently built.

If you love technical readings, this publication might be of interest to you.

To download the report, click here icon 505 centerboard study (1.18 MB)

Marco Giraldi

 

Sandy Higgins and Jordan Spencer have wrapped up the 51st 5O5 Australian Championships held off Manly, NSW. They dominated the series, winning with one race to spare. Only a few points separated 2nd to 7th placegetters in what was a very tight series for the minor places.

For race reports and final results, go the the event website at www.int505nationals.com

 

Thanks to a great effort by "iainman", the 5O5 boat registry has been formatted and re-launched on the site. It can be found under the main menu link, "The 5O5/History/Boat Registry". Because of the size of the files, it has been split up into 2 pages - sail numbers pre-7000 and 7000 to present.

Paul VonGrey has volunteered to keep the registry up to date so please contact him directly with details if your entry needs updating.  To email him, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Next step will be a update form that 5O5 sailors can fill out that will update their boat details on the registry automatically when submited.

   
Well done to Jesse Falsone and Howie Hamlin for conceiving and producing the article on the 5O5 that appeared a few days ago on the Sailing Anarchy website. Jesse has made available 3 versions of the press release which are now available for download and general use by all 5O5 sailors. To download, go to Class Admin / Document Downloads / Media.
 
The country association contacts published have been taken directly from the old website. If any of the details are incorrect, please let me know the current contact details for your country and I will update the list - click here
   

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