International Contender

The International Contender is a single-handed high performance sailing dinghy, designed by Bob Miller(Australia) in 1967 as a possible successor to the Finn dinghy for Olympic competition.

The boat has a trapeze which allows the sailor to use body weight more effectively and the best weight for a contender sailor is 70 – 90 kgs so sailors wishing to master the Contender must learn how to trapeze and steer the boat at the same time, and how to move about the boat while keeping it level.

The Contender is making a reappearance at BSYC and is an excellent choice for someone wishing high performance, trapeze sailing on an international dinghy.

Current World Champions: Jono Neate. Victoria, Australia
Current National Champion: Matt Mulder, Queensland, Australia
Current State Champion:

If you are interested in sailing a Contender at BSYC ...
Please contact Ian Kirkwood on 0422 241858