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Gordonmc
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Reged: 19/09/2001
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8 Sq. Metres

11/04/2008 10:52

Can anyone give me any history on the 8 square metre classification for yachts?
I think it was a rating for racing pre-WW2. but I don't know how it works. 8 Sq. metres is unlikely to relate to sail area... especially on a boat 39 foot LOA.

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8 Sq. Metres	Gordonmc	11/04/2008 10:52
Re: 8 Sq. Metres	Sequoiah1	11/04/2008 11:25
Re: 8 Sq. Metres	oldfrank	11/04/2008 17:23
Re: 8 Sq. Metres	Aja	11/04/2008 11:18

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