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420

The 420 is a two-man single-trapeze planing dinghy with conventional kite and is sailed in over 60 nations. The 420 has been selected for use in the ISAF Youth World Championships in 2003 and 2004. (There is also a version called the Club 420 used in colleges in the USA.)

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Enter details for at the nationals
PosCrewMastBoomSpi PoleMainJibSpinnakerRudderBoardHull
1 Arwen Fflur(50kg)
Matthew Rayner(73kg)
Super Spars Seldén Super Spars Zaoli Zaoli Zaoli Mackay Boats Mackay Boats Mackay boats
2 William Fletcher(51kg)
Oscar Cawthorne(74kg)
Super Spars Super Spars Super Spars Olimpic Sails Olimpic Sails Olimpic Sails Mackay Boats Mackay Boats Mackay boats
3 Joe Jones
Hennie Burlton
Super Spars Super Spars Super Spars North North North Mackay Boats Mackay Boats Mackay boats
5 Neil Marsden(58kg)
Olivia (54kg)
Seldén Seldén Seldén NM Sails NM Sails NM Sails Mackay Boats Milanes Mackay boats
Show news NacionalGest Christmas Race at CN de Cascais
A high-level competition for the 265 sailors from eight countries
Posted on 3 Dec
2025 Youth Sailing Worlds heads to Portugal
Scheduled to take place from 12 to 20 December at Vilamoura Sailing
Posted on 2 Dec
400 sailors to compete in Palamós Christmas Race
One month to go until the regatta and entries are at full capacity
Posted on 21 Nov
Xtremity 420 Autumn Championship at Warsash
24 teams showcase their talents and deliver thrilling racing
Posted on 17 Oct
US Sailing Youth Racing Camps
Applications due October 1st
Posted on 20 Sep
420 British Nationals at Dale Overall
One of the tightest finishes in recent history
Posted on 31 Aug
420 British Nationals at Dale Update
Six races delivered with plenty of excitement
Posted on 25 Aug
420 British Nationals at Dale Runners & Riders
Sailors set for what looks to be a windy event
Posted on 23 Aug
Summer in the British 420 fleet
The secret to getting ahead, is getting started
Posted on 5 Aug
Kingston to host Sail Canada 2024 Youth Champs
Including the ILCA 6 & 7 Senior Championships
Posted on 2 Aug
420 & 470 Junior Europeans overall
It was all for grabs with the point differences being small and crews ready to perform
Posted on 29 Jul
420 & 470 Junior Europeans day 5
Results shuffled and it's all for grabs in Thessaloniki
Posted on 28 Jul
420 & 470 Junior Europeans day 4
Gusts up to 23 knots in Thessaloniki
Posted on 27 Jul
U.S. brings home three bronze medals
At the 2024 Youth Sailing World Championships in Lake Garda, Italy
Posted on 22 Jul
Italy celebrate week of dominance on home waters
Italy retained their Nations Trophy in style
Posted on 20 Jul
Youth Sailing World Championships overall
Brazilian kite win on day of dominance for Italy
Posted on 19 Jul
Youth Sailing World Championships day 4
Greek duo claim first title
Posted on 18 Jul
Youth Sailing World Championships day 3
Young Turk breaks Argentinian winning streak
Posted on 17 Jul
US Sailing's Olympic Sailing Breakdown
Everything you need to know to follow sailing in the Paris 2024 Olympics
Posted on 17 Jul
Youth Sailing World Championships day 2
French duo pile pressure on Italian rivals in the Nacra 15
Posted on 16 Jul
Guiding next generation of Italian sailing stars
Olympic great Alessandra Sensini is relishing the challenge
Posted on 16 Jul
Youth Sailing World Championships day 1
Rising Italian star sets standard for hosts on opening day
Posted on 15 Jul
2024 Youth Sailing Worlds Opening Ceremony
A total of 418 sailors from 70 countries have gathered at Fraglia Vela Riva
Posted on 14 Jul
GBR in the 420 European Championships
19 UK sailors went to the event in Portoroz, Slovenia
Posted on 12 Jul
2024 Youth Sailing Worlds in Lake Garda Preview
The world's brightest talents will put on a show for a shot at sailing glory
Posted on 11 Jul
Whisper it quietly..
Don't say it too loudly, but the Youth Sailing Worlds are taking place next week
Posted on 9 Jul
7th Annual San Diego OCR
Great Racing and Sportsmanship Shine Under Clear Skies
Posted on 3 Jul
Thrilling medal race at Kiel Week
Last-gasp victory for Bernaz in a great afternoon of final races for five Olympic classes
Posted on 26 Jun
Kiel Week: Girls steer their way to top
Of both the 420 and 29er Eurocup podiums
Posted on 25 Jun
2024 Youth Worlds Team announced
US Sailing has named the 14 US Youth Team athletes who will represent USA
Posted on 28 May
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Phuket King's Cup 2024 Day 2
© Guy Nowell / Phuket King's Cup
2024 NacionalGest Christmas Race
© Neuza Aires Pereira
2024 NacionalGest Christmas Race
© Neuza Aires Pereira
Palamós Christmas Race
© Alfred Farré
The 420 class will once again be the largest class in the Palamós Christmas Race
© Alfred Farré
Xtremity 420 Autumn Championship at Warsash
© Jon Cawthorne
Xtremity 420 Autumn Championship at Warsash
© Jon Cawthorne
Xtremity 420 Autumn Championship at Warsash
© Jon Cawthorne
Xtremity 420 Autumn Championship at Warsash
© Jon Cawthorne
Xtremity 420 Autumn Championship at Warsash
© Jon Cawthorne
Xtremity 420 Autumn Championship at Warsash
© Jon Cawthorne
Kent School Sailing Association 2024 Annual Regatta
© Anna Candy
West Sussex Schools & Youth Sailing Association Regatta
© Warwick Baker / www.warwickpics.com
Isle of Sheppey race 2024
© Nick Champion / www.championmarinephotography.co.uk
Isle of Sheppey race 2024
© Nick Champion / www.championmarinephotography.co.uk
420 British Nationals at Dale Yacht Club
© Simone Asser
420 British Nationals at Dale Yacht Club
© Simone Asser
420 British Nationals at Dale Yacht Club
© Simone Asser
420 British Nationals at Dale Yacht Club
© Simone Asser
420 British Nationals at Dale Yacht Club
© Simone Asser
420 British Nationals at Dale Yacht Club
© Simone Asser
Fflur & Rayner during the 420 British Nationals at Dale Yacht Club
© Jon Cawthorne
Sewell & Sparkes during the 420 British Nationals at Dale Yacht Club
© Jon Cawthorne
Sunshine during the 420 British Nationals at Dale Yacht Club
© Jon Cawthorne
Brayshay & Greenfield during the 420 British Nationals at Dale Yacht Club
© Jon Cawthorne
Shepherd & Eastwood during the 420 British Nationals at Dale Yacht Club
© Jon Cawthorne
Epstein & Howard during the 420 British Nationals at Dale Yacht Club
© Jon Cawthorne
Jones & Burlton during the 420 British Nationals at Dale Yacht Club
© Jon Cawthorne
Wade & Valentine during the 420 British Nationals at Dale Yacht Club
© Jon Cawthorne
Greek Gods during the 420 British Nationals at Dale Yacht Club
© Jon Cawthorne