International 505

The 5O5 is a double-handed boat that incorporates a light weight, high performance hull design with a powerful sail plan and one trapeze. The boat is unique in that it has outstanding performance in all conditions. In light air it is quick and responsive, and in breeze it just goes faster. Planing begins in 10 knots of wind.

The ideal sailing weight varies with the prevailing local conditions, but most successful racers have a combined weight near 340 lbs. The boat is difficult to sail in breeze with under 310 lbs and few teams are over 400 lbs.

BSYC’s 505 sailors are some of Australia’s best with Sandy Higgins winning the Nationals 4 times in the past 10 years.

Current World Champions: Jeff Nelson and Mike Martin (USA)
Current National Champions: Michael Quirk and Simon Reffold
Current State Champions: Sandy Higgins and Paul March (BSYC)

If you are interested in sailing an International 505 at BSYC
Please contact Malcolm Higgins on 8296 8680