Photo Credit:Bic Sport
Photo Credit: Bic Sport
Photo Credit: Bic Sport
About Techno 293
The Techno 293 Class is the internationally recognized feeder class to the Olympics. There are World Championships for Under 17, U15, and U13 age groups, as well as Techno 293Plus Class for 17 and older using a larger, 8.5m, rig. Most of the Olympic sailors started in the Techno 293 Class. This is a strict One Design Class which allows no upgrades. The equipment is affordable and remarkably durable. The Techno 293 World Championships usually attract more than 400 sailors.
Design
Boats Produced: 50,000
Class boat builder(s):
Tahe Outdoors in Vannes, France
Approximately how many boats are in the USA/North America? 500
Where is your One-Design class typically sailed in the USA? List regions of the country:
Florida, New England, Mid West, California
Does this class have a spinnaker or gennaker? No
Ideal combined weight of range of crew: 60-180
Boat Designed in 2000
Beam: 31″
Weight of rigged boat without sails: 30
Draft: 16″
Mast Height: 7’6″