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Photo Credit: Dana E. Olsen, danaolsenUS88@gmail.com
About International 6 Metre
With their elegant lines, effortless sailing performance and exceptional international regatta circuit the Sixes have remained at the forefront of international sailing for over a century. The class dates back to 1907 and the introduction of the International Rule, also known as the Metre Rule. Throughout the class’s history it has been a hotbed for technical innovation with the world’s leading yacht designers and sailors bringing often radical concepts and technical excellence to the fleet. An Olympic Class from 1908 to 1952, the Sixes were also frequently used as a development testbed for the America’s Cup 12 Metres. The rule was periodically updated to keep the class at the forefront of technical development, whilst at the same time honouring its extraordinary heritage.
Design
Boats Produced: 2000+
Class boat builder(s):
USA East: Jens Lange, Bristol, R.I.
USA West: Adam Henley Boatbuilder, Port Townsend, WA.
Canada: Jespersen Boatbuilders, http://www.jespersenboats.com/
Finland: Red Sky Yacht, https://redskyyachts.com/
Germany: Robbe Berking, https://classic-yachts.com/en/
Spain: Isashiyarb, https://isashiyarb.es/en/
UK: Demon Yacht, https://www.demonyachts.co.uk/
Approximately how many boats are in the USA/North America? 30
Where is your One-Design class typically sailed in the USA? List regions of the country:
USA West: Puget Sound – Pacific Northwest
USA East: Newport, R.I.
Does this class have a spinnaker or gennaker? Yes
Ideal combined weight of range of crew: 800
Boat Designed in 1907
Beam: 6′ 2″
Weight of rigged boat without sails: 9500 lbs
Draft: 5′ 6″
Mast Height: 43′