Major One-Design Racing Sailboat Classes 165 



The approximate dimensions of the leading meter classes are: 



*This boat is the meter class raced in the Olympic Games. 



Restricted Classes 



This group of racing sailboats is similar to the meter or formula 

 classes. Actually, meter boats could be or should be considered members 

 of the restricted classes. That is, boats in the restricted classes are built 

 to certain restrictions, but the designers have certain leeway in living 

 up to these rules. Thus, the restricted boats are permitted the employment 

 of the designer's experience in an individual design to fulfill the given 

 conditions of the class. This constructive competition among the designers 

 produces a very healthy rivalry in all the popular restricted classes. Among 

 these might be mentioned the "O," the "P," the "Q," and the "R" class, 

 under the Universal Rule; and the 6-meter and 12-meter under the 

 International Rule (see page 00). 



Boats of the restricted classes vary considerably in length, sail area, 

 etc., but the following data are representative of the more popular 

 classes: 



