The RSGYC boasts the largest fleet of SB20 One Design Racing boats in Dublin Bay.
This high octane race boat was designed by Tony Castro and launched in 2002.
With the SB20 European Championship 2018 being held in Dublin Bay, there is some real enthusiasm around our fleet, which has attracted 3 new boats for the 2018 season so far! If you are interested in the boat or joining the RSGYC fleet, please get in touch.
The yacht is an open keelboat and is designed for racing with a crew of up to 4 whose maximum weight must not exceed 270 kg. With a high aspect ratio keel with a very high ballast ratio, the yacht is very stable, but also quite fast due to the substantial sail area. The SB20 is unique in that it does not allow hiking, using a small stainless steel bar to prevent hiking by the crew, this allows competitive crews of all shapes, sizes and ages.
The majority of boats are located in the United Kingdom and Ireland and the Class has attracted considerable support. In 2005, the SB20 became the second largest One-design fleet at the Cowes Week regatta with 66 entries. In 2006, it became the largest fleet with 89 entries pushing the XOD into second place, an accolade it has held for 2 further years.
There are over 500 boats worldwide, sailed in over 20 countries. Growth in fleets internationally enabled the class to successfully apply to ISAF for the right to host a world championship, the first of which was hosted in Dublin during 2008.
Class Captain: Michael O'Connor