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The International 505 is a fast, fun and exciting two-person, high-performance trapeze sailing dinghy, raced in over 18 countries on 5 continents.

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Show news 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 4
Consistency brings the biggest reward
Posted today at 9:58 pm 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 3
Germans turn up the heat
Posted on 9 Jul 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 2
Australians on the march
Posted on 8 Jul 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 1
The answer my friend is blowin' in the wind
Posted on 6 Jul 505 UK Nationals and Pre-Worlds at HISC overall
Wind changes but quality remains constant
Posted on 5 Jul 505 UK Nationals and Pre-Worlds at HISC Day 1
Champagne sailing but no fridges
Posted on 4 Jul 505 World Championship preview
Things are hotting up nicely, with over 90 boats entered
Posted on 24 Jun 505 KZN Provincials at Durban
James Largier and Richard Hutton-Squire were in a class of their own
Posted on 23 Jun Rooster 505 Southern Area Championship at Hayling
20 boats enjoyed the competition after a day lost to gusts approaching 50mph
Posted on 9 Jun Allen sponsors 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island
80 boats are already entered from 10 different countries
Posted on 1 Jun 505 Euro Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva overall
Paul Brotherton and James Fawcett take the victory
Posted on 20 May 505 Euro Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva Day 2
Another cold, wet day at the northern end of Lake Garda
Posted on 16 May Rooster title sponsor HISC multi-class open
The Flying Fifteen, Fireball, 505 and Merlin event will be on 6-7 June
Posted on 15 May 505 Euro Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva Day 1
Three races held after cold temperatures and heavy rain greet the fleet
Posted on 15 May 505 Fleet Heads to Garda for Euro Cup Showdown
The combination promises an exciting week of fast, tactical and spectacular racing
Posted on 12 May P&B 505 UK Inland Championships at Northampton
With a useful training day just beforehand
Posted on 23 Apr 505 Euro Cup Series Leg 1 in La Rochelle overall
The 42 teams racing have enjoyed tight and interesting racing in varied conditions
Posted on 6 Apr 505 Euro Cup Series Leg 1 in La Rochelle Day 2
The sunshine breaks through on the west coast of France
Posted on 5 Apr 505 Euro Cup Series Leg 1 in La Rochelle Day 1
Three races for the 43 boats racing from 7 countries
Posted on 3 Apr Hyde Sails - We've got you covered!
As well as sails, Hyde also produce covers, foil bags and accessories for many classes
Posted on 3 Apr 505 Euro Cup Series Leg 1 in La Rochelle begins
Close to 45 boats have assembled from across Europe, Australia and the USA
Posted on 3 Apr Plenty to celebrate with Ovington Boats
At the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2026
Posted on 20 Feb Hyde Sails in attendance at RYA Dinghy Show
Ben McGrane and John Brooks are available to speak to
Posted on 18 Feb Dinghy Show Discount Period from Hyde Sails
10% off all one design sails, covers and accessories
Posted on 15 Feb 505, OK & 470 Australian Nationals Overall
Mal Higgins and Jesse Mitton take out Australian 5o5 title in style
Posted on 24 Jan 505, OK & 470 Australian Nationals Days 3 & 4
The fleet woke to a scorching day with land temperatures reaching 40c
Posted on 22 Jan 505, OK & 470 Australian Nationals Days 1 & 2
A couple of SailGP sailors could not resist the temptation to wriggle into their trapeze harnesses
Posted on 21 Jan Switching Classes - Advice from Ben McGrane
Getting the decision right takes thought and a bit of research
Posted on 3 Dec 2025 Pivot on this
I despise the way ‘pivot' got used as many times as those wretched QR codes...
Posted on 2 Nov 2025 505 European Championship in Spain
Roger Gilbert and Ian Mitchell win on countback
Posted on 30 Oct 2025
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© Christophe Favreau / www.christophefavreau.com 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 1
© Christophe Favreau / www.christophefavreau.com 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 1
© Christophe Favreau / www.christophefavreau.com 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 1
© Christophe Favreau / www.christophefavreau.com 2026 505 Worlds at Hayling Island Day 1
© Christophe Favreau / www.christophefavreau.com 505 Worlds held in Weymouth, UK in 2016
© Christophe Favreau / www.christophefavreau.com Leading the pack, Luke Wagner and Rudy McNeill head around the wing mark in race 1 - 505 KZN Provincials at Point YC, Durban
© Sophie Thompson James Largier and Richard Hutton-Squire chase down the front runners in race 1 - 505 KZN Provincials at Point YC, Durban
© Sophie Thompson Thomas and Peter Funke charge up to the wing mark during race 1 - 505 KZN Provincials at Point YC, Durban
© Sophie Thompson Rooster 505 Southern Area Championship at Hayling Island
© Ingrid Abery / www.ingridabery.com Rooster 505 Southern Area Championship at Hayling Island
© Ingrid Abery / www.ingridabery.com Rooster 505 Southern Area Championship at Hayling Island
© Ingrid Abery / www.ingridabery.com Rooster 505 Southern Area Championship at Hayling Island
© Ingrid Abery / www.ingridabery.com Rooster 505 Southern Area Championship at Hayling Island
© Ingrid Abery / www.ingridabery.com Roger Gilbert and Ian Mitchell, overall winners - Rooster 505 Southern Area Championship at Hayling Island
© Ingrid Abery / www.ingridabery.com Andy Smith and Jonny Mildred - Rooster 505 Southern Area Championship at Hayling Island
© Ingrid Abery / www.ingridabery.com Rob Gullan and Paul Childs - Rooster 505 Southern Area Championship at Hayling Island
© Ingrid Abery / www.ingridabery.com Ben McGrane and James Ross - Rooster 505 Southern Area Championship at Hayling Island
© Ingrid Abery / www.ingridabery.com The 505 World Championship 2026 is set for Hayling Island
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