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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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Show news 470 and 420 Junior Europeans overall
Lisa Vucetti and Vittorio Bonifacio claim a second junior title of the season
Posted on 27 Jul 470 and 420 Junior Europeans day 5
Top tenconfirmed ahead of tomorrow's Medal Series
Posted on 26 Jul 470 and 420 Junior Europeans day 4
Sailors had to find the right shifts and show tactical brilliance
Posted on 25 Jul 470 and 420 Junior Europeans day 3
Friday brought another successful day in Nida, Lithuania
Posted on 24 Jul 470 and 420 Junior Europeans day 2
Sunset session during the second day in Nida
Posted on 24 Jul NSSA National Youth Regatta day 2 & 3
Championship battles intensify as fleet racing gives way to trophy day at Downs
Posted on 23 Jul 470 and 420 Junior Europeans day 1
Competition opens with tricky conditions in Nida, Lithuania
Posted on 22 Jul NSSA National Youth Regatta day 1
200+ young sailors begin with a classic Downs challenge
Posted on 21 Jul Welsh youth sailors impress on world stage
Top level results at international 29er and 420 championships
Posted on 17 Jul Sail East Championships starts this weekend
The competition will be held during The Bay Wind Regatta
Posted on 15 Jul Sail Canada 2026 Sail Central Championship Preview
Ashbridge's Bay Yacht Club to host the event this weekend
Posted on 8 Jul 2026 Youth Sailing Worlds Update
Over 400 sailors already confirmed
Posted on 1 Jul Sail Canada 2026 Sail West Championships Preview
Competitors set for the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club this weekend
Posted on 17 Jun Bosham SC Junior Regatta
Another impressive turnout of 88 boats took to the water
Posted on 29 May GP Watercraft Spring Update
It's already been a busy and exciting start to the year for the team
Posted on 11 May RYA Youth National Championships 2026
More than 280 sailors compete at Hayling Island
Posted on 13 Apr 2026 Sail Central Championships preview
Event will take place July 10-12 and will include a one-day development clinic
Posted on 3 Apr Youth Icicle Series at Bough Beech overall
A fantastic 88 entries over the series
Posted on 1 Mar YJA Announces 2025 Award Winners
Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year 2025 crowned
Posted on 23 Feb Brand-new GP Watercraft website
Living and breathing the mantra 'Crafted for Performance. Shaped by Experience.'
Posted on 20 Feb 420 Winter Championship 2026 at Draycote Water
A record 37 boats battled it out, from seasoned campaigners to new pairings
Posted on 11 Feb Youth Icicle Series at Bough Beech day 3
Stronger breeze (yay) but also rain (boo)
Posted on 9 Feb Youth Icicle Series at Bough Beech day 2
A relatively-clean Southerly over the dam on a reservoir that is now full
Posted on 2 Feb Welsh Young Sailor of the Year
Merle Nieuwland is a world championship gold medallist from Cardiff Bay YC
Posted on 21 Jan Sail Canada 2026 Sail West Championships preview
The Notice of race for this event will soon be available
Posted on 15 Jan SDAT - ASAF India International Youth Championship
The regatta provided a strong competitive platform for emerging talent
Posted on 11 Jan 49th Palamós Christmas Race overall
Spanish, British and Dutch emerge as the big winners
Posted on 22 Dec 2025 49th Palamós Christmas Race Day 3
Finally the conditions that Palamós Bay is renowned for
Posted on 21 Dec 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships 2025 summary
Event will return to Vilamoura in 2026
Posted on 20 Dec 2025 49th Palamós Christmas Race Day 2
The second day in a row without reaching
Posted on 20 Dec 2025
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© SAISA Camden Classics Cup Youth Regatta 2026
© Camden Classics Cup Camden Classics Cup Youth Regatta 2026
© Camden Classics Cup Camden Classics Cup Youth Regatta 2026
© Camden Classics Cup 470 & 420 Junior European Championship at Nida, Lithuania - Day 3
© Aiste Ridikaite / International 420 & 470 Class Associations 470 & 420 Junior European Championship at Nida, Lithuania - Day 1
© Aiste Ridikaite / International 420 & 470 Class Associations 470 & 420 Junior European Championship at Nida, Lithuania - Day 1
© Aiste Ridikaite / International 420 & 470 Class Associations Neil Marsden and Merle Nieuwland - 420 World Championship
© Luis Fráguas Bala Long Distance Race 2026
© John Hunter Bala Long Distance Race 2026
© John Hunter Anna Ulmer and Marin Redmond (USA) had to relinquish the overall lead in the 420 class and finished second at Kieler Woche
© Sascha Klahn / Kieler Woche 2026 420 fleet at Kieler Woche 2026
© Sascha Klahn / Kieler Woche 2026 Bosham SC Junior Regatta
© Paddy Mirams RYA Youth National Championships day 8
© Martin Allen Photography RYA Youth National Championships day 8
© Martin Allen Photography RYA Youth National Championships day 8
© Martin Allen Photography “Sailing for All” Initiative
© Sail Canada Ardleigh Foxes Frostbite Series 2026
© Stuart Walsh Youth Icicle Series at Bough Beech day 4
© Sarah Seddon Youth Icicle Series at Bough Beech day 4
© Sarah Seddon Youth Icicle Series at Bough Beech day 4
© Sarah Seddon Youth Icicle Series at Bough Beech day 4
© Sarah Seddon Gill Xtremity 420 Winter Championship 2026
© James Self Gill Xtremity 420 Winter Championship 2026
© James Self Gill Xtremity 420 Winter Championship 2026
© James Self Chichester Yacht Club 2026 Snowflake Series day 3
© Michael Olliff 420 - OceanBridge Sail Auckland - Torbay - February 1, 2026
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