The Platu 25 (formerly Beneteau 25) is a
sailing boat
A sailboat or sailing boat is a boat propelled partly or entirely by sails and is smaller than a sailing ship. Distinctions in what constitutes a sailing boat and ship vary by region and maritime culture.
Types
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designed by
Farr Yacht Design led by
Bruce Farr
Bruce Kenneth Farr (born 1949 in Auckland) is a New Zealand designer of racing and cruising yachts. Farrdesigned boats have won, challenged for, or placed highly in the Whitbread Round the World Race, America's Cup, and Sydney to Hobart Yacht R ...
with the first boat being built by
McDell Marine in New Zealand in the early 1990s. It became a class recognised by the
International Sailing Federation in November 2006.
History
The ''International Platu 25 Class Association'' was formed as the owners association to support the class and promote racing amongst owners which led to the class becoming an
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recognised. This entitled the class to hold World Championships.
The boat current two builders being
Beneteau
Beneteau or Bénéteau () is a French sail and motor boat manufacturer, with production facilities in France and in the United States. The company is a large and recognized boat builder, commanding a substantial worldwide market, with its holdi ...
in France and
Extreme Sailing Products near Singapore.
Events
World Championships
References
External links
Official
Official Platu 25 Class Association WebsiteISAF Platu 25 Microsite WebsiteISAF Homepage
Manufactures
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Classes of World Sailing
Keelboats
1990s sailboat type designs
Sailboat types built by Beneteau
Sailboat types built in France
Sailboat types built in New Zealand
Sailing yachts designed by Farr Yacht Design
Sailing yachts designed by Bruce Farr
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