Welcome to the 5.5 Metre Class
Progressive design - Superb racing
This construction class has been showing over time constant development, thanks to carefully advanced class rules, always offering state-of-the-art boats. At the same time the class formula has allowed for a wide range of boat ages, to compete effectively in our International regatta events, in prominent locations.
The boats are a pure pleasure to sail. Anyone having experienced the unique upwind abilities and the challenge to handle the huge spinnakers downwind, will have understood, why so many regatta sailors have been attracted to these boats.
If you wish to sail on board one of these fantastic racing machines and be involved in pure yacht racing, do not hesitate to contact us or one of the National Class Associations.
The 5.5mIC World Fleet Online Database can give you an insight into class development, leading to almost 800 boats so far having been built worldwide.
Latest 5.5 Metre News
5.5 SUI 227 - in 1:6 scale
Lowi on show at BOOT 2025
Calendar for 2025
Save the date - 2025 German Open
Beta Crucis wins French Open after eventful final day in Cannes
The Cannes brochure needs an update – rain and no wind on day 3 of French Open.
Perfect score for Beta Crucis as 5.5 Metre French Open in Cannes finally gets underway
No races on first day of French Open in unseasonal Cannes
Ku-Ring-Gai III wins 2024 World Championship
Two new race winners on day four of 5.5 Metre worlds
Race wins for Aspire and The Jean Genie, but Ku-Ring-Gai III leads
Australia and Switzerland prevail on second day of 5.5 Metre world championship
Aspire and Girls on Film ll win first two world championship races
5.5 Metre Class World Championship preview
Ali Baba wins thrilling edition of Scandinavian Gold Cup
Jill and O’Kelly take honours at North Americans
Day 4 of the North American Regatta
Different conditions on Day 3 of the North Americans
Ali Baba leads Scandinavian Gold Cup with two victories in four races
John B and Ali-Baba take one race each on opening day of Scandinavian Gold Cup
Better breeze on Day 2 of North American Regatta
Light winds on Day 1 of North American Regatta
5.5 Metre fleet heads back to Benodet for Scandinavian Gold Cup and 5.5 Metre World Championships
No Stress wins 5.5 Metre German Open in Berlin
Fleet stumped again on second day of German Open in Berlin
Class sponsors and suppliers.
The 5.5 Metre Class is grateful to these companies for superb products and support.
North Sails
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TSH Aviation