List of sailing boat types
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Olympic classes

| Name | Year of first construction | Designer | Builder | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 470 | 1963 | André Cornu | Several | [1] |
| 49er | 1999 | Julian Bethwaite | Several | [2] |
| 49er FX | 2010 | Julian Bethwaite | Several | [3] |
| Finn | 1949 | Rickard Sarby | Several | [4] |
| ILCA 7 | 1970 | Bruce Kirby | Several | [5] |
| ILCA 6 | 1982 | Bruce Kirby | Several | [6] |
| Nacra 17 | 2012 | Morrelli & Melvin | NACRA | [7] |
| iQFoil | 2018 | Tiesda You | Several | [8] |
| Formula Kite | Various | Several | Several | [9] |
World Sailing Classes
Historically known as the IYRU (International Yacht Racing Union), the organization evolved into the ISAF (International Sailing Federation) in 1996, and as of December 2015 is now World Sailing.[10]
Dinghies



| Name | Number built | Year of first construction | Designer | Builder | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 420 | 56,000 | 1959 | Christian Maury | Several | [11][12] |
| 470 | 1963 | Christian Maury | Several | [13][14] | |
| 505 | 1954 | John Westell | Several | [15] | |
| Albacore | 1950 | Uffa Fox | Several | [16] | |
| B14 | 1986 | Julian Bethwaite | Several | [17] | |
| Byte | 2500 | 1973 | Ian Bruce | Byte Boats Inc, / LaserPerformance | [18] |
| Cadet | 1947 | Jack Holt | Several | [19] | |
| Contender | 1967 | Ben Lexcen | Several | [20] | |
| Enterprise | 1956 | Jack Holt | Several | [21] | |
| Europe | 1963 | Pierre Marique/Alois Roland | Several | [22] | |
| Fireball | 1962 | Peter Milne | Several | [23] | |
| Flying Dutchman | 1951 | Uus Van Essen/Conrad Gulcher | Several | [24] | |
| Flying Junior | 1955 | Uus Van Essen/Conrad Gulcher | Several | [25] | |
| Flying Scot | 5300 | 1958 | Gordon K. Douglass | Flying Scot Inc. | [26] |
| GP14 | 1949 | Jack Holt | Bell Woodworking Ltd. (UK) | [27] | |
| International 14 | 1928 | Ovington Boats Ltd. | [28] | ||
| Laser 2 | 8200 | 1978 | Frank Bethwaite Ian Bruce | Vanguard Sailboats | [29] |
| Laser 4.7 | 2000 | Bruce Kirby | LaserPerformance | [30] | |
| Lightning | 15,550 | 1938 | Sparkman & Stephens | Several | [31] |
| Melges 15 | 2020 | Reichel/Pugh | Several | [32] | |
| Mirror | 1962 | ||||
| Moth | 1920s | Multiple updates since the original | |||
| Musto Performance Skiff | 1999 | ||||
| O'pen BIC | 2006 | ||||
| OK Dinghy | 1956 | ||||
| Optimist | 400,000 | 1947 | Clark Mills | Several | [33] |
| RS Feva | 2002 | Paul Handley | RS Sailing | [34] | |
| RS Tera | Paul Handley | RS Sailing | [35] | ||
| RS100 | 2009 | Paul Handley | RS Sailing | [36] | |
| RS500 | Phil Morrison | RS Sailing | [37] | ||
| RS Vareo | 2001 | Phil Morrison | RS Sailing | ||
| Snipe | 32,000 | 1931 | William Crosby | Several | [38] |
| Solo | 1956 | Jack Holt | |||
| Splash | 1990 | [39] | |||
| Sunfish | 300,000 | 1952 | Alexander Bryan/Cortland Heyniger/Carl Meinart | Alcort/AMF; Vanguard (USA) | [40] |
| Tasar | 1975 | Frank Bethwaite, Ian Bruce | Several | [41] | |
| Topaz Vibe | 2006 | Ian Howlett & Rob White | Topper International | [42] | |
| Topper | 1977 | ||||
| Topper Topaz | 2010s | Topper International | |||
| 29er | 2001 | Julian Bethwaite | Several | [43] | |
| Vaurien | 1952 | ||||
| Zoom 8 | 1995 |
Keelboats and yachts

| Name | Year of first construction | Designer | Builder | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Metre | 1907 | Development class | ||
| 2.4 Metre | 1980 | Development class | ||
| 5.5 Metre | 1949 | Development class | ||
| 6 Metre | 1907 | Development class | ||
| 8 Metre | 1907 | Development class | ||
| Class40 | 2005 | Development class | ||
| ClubSwan 50 | 2015 | Juan Kouyoumdjian | Nautor's Swan | [44] |
| Dragon | 1928 | Johan Anker | Børresens, Petticrow's | [45] |
| Etchells | 1966 | E. W. Etchells | ||
| Farr 30[a] | 1995 | Bruce Farr | Beneteau Carroll Marine dk Yachts McDell Marine Ovington Boats Waterline Systems | [46] |
| Farr 40 | 1996 | Bruce Farr | ||
| Flying 15 | 1947 | Uffa Fox | Ovington Boats | |
| Hansa 2.3 | ||||
| Hansa 303 | ||||
| Hansa Liberty | ||||
| H-boat | 1969 | Hans Groop | Artekno, Botnia, Elvstrøm | [47] |
| Hai | 1930 | Gunnar L. Stenbäck | several | |
| IMOCA 60 | 1991 | Development class | ||
| J/111 | 2010 | Alan Johnstone | J-Boats | |
| J/22 | 1983 | Rod Johnstone | J-Boats | |
| J/24 | 1977 | Rod Johnstone | J-Boats | [48] |
| J/70 | 2012 | Alan Johnstone | J-Boats | |
| J/80 | 1993 | Rod Johnstone | J-Boats | [49] |
| Maxi 72 | 2014 | |||
| Melges 20 | 2007 | Reichel & Pugh | McConaghy Boats Melges Performance Sailboats | [50] |
| Melges 24 | 1992 | Reichel & Pugh | Melges Performance Sailboats | [51] |
| Melges 32 | 2005 | Reichel & Pugh | Melges Performance Sailboats SOCA Sailboats | [52] |
| Micro | ||||
| Platu 25[b] | 1996 | Bruce Farr | Bénéteau | [53] |
| RC44 | 2007 | Russell Coutts | ||
| SB20[c] | 2002 | |||
| Shark 24 | 1969 | George Hinterhoeller | Korneuburg | [54] |
| Soling | 1969 | Jan Herman Linge | Børresens | [55] |
| Soto 40 | 2010 | Javier Soto Acebal | ||
| Sonar | 1980 | |||
| Swan 45 | 2001 | Germán Frers | Nautor's Swan | [56] |
| Swan 60 | 1994 | |||
| Star | 1910 | Francis Sweisguth | Bootswerft Mader, others | [57] |
| Tempest | 1965 | Ian Proctor | ||
| TP 52 | 2001 | Development class | ||
| Viper 640 | 1996 | Brian Bennett | Viper Boats, Rondar Raceboats | [58] |
| Yngling | 1967 | Jan Herman Linge | ||
| X-35 | 2006 | Niels Jeppesen | ||
| X-41 | 2007 | Niels Jeppesen |
Multihulls
| Name | Year of first construction | Designer | Builder | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-Class | Development class | |||
| Dart 18 | ||||
| Formula 16 | Development class | |||
| Formula 18 | Development class | |||
| Hobie 14 | ||||
| Hobie 16 | ||||
| Hobie 17 | 1985 | John Wake | Hobie Cat | |
| Hobie Dragoon | ||||
| Hobie Tiger | 1995 | Hobie Cat Europe | Hobie Cat Europe Hobie Cat | [59] |
| Hobie Wildcat | ||||
| M32 | 2010 | Göran Marström/Kåre Ljung | Aston Harald Composite AB | |
| Nacra 20 | 1998 | Morrelli & Melvin | Nacra Sailing | [60] |
| Nacra Infusion | 2008 | Morrelli & Melvin | Nacra Sailing | [61] |
| SL 16 | ||||
| Topcat K1 | ||||
| Tornado | ||||
| Viper F16 |
Boards
| Name | Year of first construction | Designer | Builder | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formula Experience | ||||
| Formula Kite | ||||
| Formula Windsurfing | ||||
| Funboard | ||||
| Kona | ||||
| Mistral | ||||
| Raceboard | ||||
| RS:One | ||||
| Speed Windsurfing | ||||
| Techno 293 |
Radio-controlled
| Name | Year of first construction | Designer | Builder | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 rater (10R) | Development class | |||
| A Class (RA) | Development class | |||
| Marblehead | Development class | |||
| One Metre (IOM) | Development class | |||
| 65 Class | ||||
| NANO | Provisional class |
Former World Sailing-classes
Dinghies

| Name | Year of first construction | Designer | Builder | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29erXX | |||||
| Buzz | 1994 | ||||
| ISO | 1993 | ||||
| Laser Vago | 2005 |
Keelboats and yachts

| Name | Year of first construction | Designer | Builder | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:Metre One Design | 1991 | Ron Holland | Rolf Gyhlenius | [62] | |
| Elliott 6m | 2008 | ||||
| Farr 45[d] | |||||
| Farr Maxi One Design[e] | 1999? | ||||
| International One Design | 1936 | Bjarne Aas | [63] | ||
| Mumm 36 | 1993 | ||||
| Open 50 | Development class | ||||
| Sydney 40 | 1990s (late) | ||||
| X-99 | 1981 | Niels Jeppesen | X-Yachts | [64] | |
| Ultimate 20 | 1995 | Jim Antrum | W. D. Schock Corp | ||
| Mini Transgascogne | 1988 |
Multihulls

| Name | Year of first construction | Designer | Builder | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-Class | 1960s | Development class | |||
| Hobie 18 | 1976 | Hobie Alter Phil Edwards | Hobie Cat | [65] | |
| Nacra F18 Infusion | 2007 | ||||
| ORMA 60 | 1996 | Development class |
Boards
| Name | Year of first construction | Designer | Builder | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aloha | |||||
| Division I | |||||
| Division II | |||||
| Division III | |||||
| Lechner A-390 | |||||
| Mistral Junior | |||||
| Windglider |
Other classes and sailboat types
Dinghies


Keelboats and yachts
Multihulls

