Star (sailboat)
The International Star (or Starboat) is a 6.9 m (22.7 ft) one-design racing keelboat for two people.
It has a beam of 1.7 m (5.7 ft) and draft of 1.0 m (3.3 ft). It weighs 671 kg (1479 lb) with a sail area of 26.5 m² (285 ft²).
The Star was designed in 1911 by Francis Sweisguth. Since that time, over 7,500 boats have been built, and it has had a long history as an olympic class. Although far from a modern design, the class remains popular today, with many of the world's top sailors having started out in Stars.
External links
International Star Class Yacht Racing Association
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