Windy is a French racing class doublehanded
dinghy
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created in 1962–64. Until c. 1989, about 1500–2000 were built. About half were sold in
Germany
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. Races are held yearly, mainly in
France
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and
Germany
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. In 2008 new-produced boats are offered again.
There are four variants:
# Standard (1962–69), competition and leisure
# Racing (c. 1969–77), competition and touring
# Racing S (c. 1977–85?), competition
# Racing Super (c. 1985–), competition
External links
Windy Class France
{{Sailing Dinghies and Skiffs
Dinghies