| Designed by Tony Castro, the 1720 sportsboat has strict one design rules and is a high speed, high stability, 8m, keeled sportsboat with a large sail area and an asymmetric spinnaker flown from a retractable bowsprit. The 1720 Class attracts helms and crew with Volvo Ocean Race and Olympic pedigrees as well as non-professional sailors who enjoy the challenge of sailing against yachtsmen and yachtswomen of this calibre. The boats are extremely exciting to sail and race. Skandia Cowes Week 2007 promises to be a great regatta both for the competitors on the water and for the spectators on the shore. |