The RC44 sailboat was designed by
Russell Coutts
Sir Russell Coutts (born 1 March 1962) is a world champion New Zealand yachtsman.
Early and personal life
Coutts was educated at Otago Boys' High School (1975–1979) and is a Life Member of Paremata Boating Club, where he learnt to sail in ...
and with the assistance of naval architect
Andrej Justin the boat is built by
Pauger Carbon Composite /
Pauger Yachts and first launched in 2007. The class is recognised by the
International Sailing Federation
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in November 2009 and held it first World Championships in 2010.
History
The boat was conceived in 2007.
James Boyd
The RC44 Phenomenon. Sailing World. January 24, 2017
Events
World Championships
World Tour
In addition the class holds a tour taking in a number of the key sailing locations in North America, Europe and the Middle East.
References
External links
Official RC44 Class Association WebsiteBoat designer Official Website
Builders Official Website
ISAF RC44 Microsite Website
ISAF Homepage
{{International Sailing Federation Classes
Classes of World Sailing
Sailing yachts
2000s sailboat type designs