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The International 5.5 Metre Class is a class of racing yachts initially designed under the rules of the International Yacht Racing Union (IYRU) that is now known as the International Sailing Federation (ISAF).
Yachts of the Class are not identical but have to be strictly built according to the Class Rating Rules. We estimate that approximately 800 boats have been built around the World. The Class is divided in three divisions; Modern, Evolution and Classic.

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Show news 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda overall
Artemis clinches 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup on dramatic final day at Riva
Posted on 27 Apr Vale Gordon Ingate OAM - 29.3.1926 - 24.4.2026
The sailing legend passed away last evening following a short illness
Posted on 25 Apr 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda Day 2
Artemis extends on the second day
Posted on 24 Apr 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda Day 1
Close racing in a brisk Ora breeze
Posted on 23 Apr Int. 5.5 Metre Class March Update
Event details and entry links for the class
Posted on 28 Mar 47th Régates Royales de Cannes overall
An exceptional edition
Posted on 28 Sep 2025 46th Cannes Royal Regatta day 5
The 'Ponant' breeze brings 15-20 knots with a short and choppy sea
Posted on 27 Sep 2025 2025 5.5 Metre French Open overall
New Moon claims the title in Cannes
Posted on 26 Sep 2025 46th Cannes Royal Regatta day 4
Storm... of calm!
Posted on 26 Sep 2025 2025 5.5 Metre French Open day 3
Despite early promises of a sailable breeze there were no races sailed
Posted on 25 Sep 2025 2025 5.5 Metre French Open day 2
New Moon wins both races on second day of 5.5 Metre French Open in Cannes
Posted on 25 Sep 2025 46th Cannes Royal Regatta day 3
When the planets are aligned...
Posted on 24 Sep 2025 46th Cannes Royal Regatta day 2
A dream day!
Posted on 23 Sep 2025 2025 5.5 Metre French Open day 1
Otto and New Moon share spoils in Cannes
Posted on 23 Sep 2025 46th Cannes Royal Regatta day 1
The Dragons and the 12 Metres opened the ball with a bang
Posted on 23 Sep 2025 Arcano wins 5.5 Metre Austrian Open
No Stress ended up second with Sunrise making a late charge to end up third.
Posted on 25 Aug 2025 5.5 Metre Austrian Open 2025 Day 2
Two more wins for No Stress on the Traunsee
Posted on 23 Aug 2025 5.5 Metre Austrian Open 2025 Day 1
No Stress wins stressful first race at the inaugural 5.5 Metre Austrian Open
Posted on 23 Aug 2025 Sopot success story for 5.5 Metre Worlds
The event was a great success story for the class, opening new avenues and new opportunities
Posted on 24 Jun 2025 5.5 Metre World Championship overall
Peter Morton, Andrew Palfrey, Ruairidh Scott on The Jean Genie win the title
Posted on 13 Jun 2025 5.5 Metre World Championship Day 4
Double bullet puts The Jean Genie in pole position
Posted on 13 Jun 2025 5.5 Metre World Championship Day 3
Aspire is new leader in Sopot
Posted on 11 Jun 2025 5.5 Metre World Championship Day 2
Girls on Film leads in Sopot after two races in changeable conditions
Posted on 11 Jun 2025 5.5 Metre World Championship Day 1
Strong winds delay the start of racing in Sopot
Posted on 9 Jun 2025 5.5 Metre World Championship opens in Sopot
Together with the prize-giving for the Scandinavian Gold Cup
Posted on 9 Jun 2025 The oldest footage of the 5.5 Metre class
A look back into our video archive of the 1950s and 60s
Posted on 8 Jun 2025 Scandinavian Gold Cup at Sopot, Poland overall
Jürg Menzi wins third on Marie-Françoise XXII
Posted on 8 Jun 2025 Scandinavian Gold Cup at Sopot, Poland Day 2
Three boats are now through to the final stage
Posted on 7 Jun 2025 Scandinavian Gold Cup at Sopot, Poland Day 1
A slow start with very little wind
Posted on 5 Jun 2025 5.5 Metre titles head to Poland for the first time
Scandinavian Gold Cup and World Championship to be held back to back
Posted on 3 Jun 2025
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on day 3 of the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk Artemis wins the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
© George Prapopoulos Race 8 on day 3 of the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk Aspire crosses Artemis during Race 8 on day 3 of the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk John B on day 3 of the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk Podium: Aspire, Artemis, Marie-Françoise XXII at the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
© George Prapopoulos Aspire on day 3 of the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk Caracole on day 3 of the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk Shaolin on day 3 of the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk Marie-Françoise XXII on day 3 of the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk John B leading Race 8 on day 3 of the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk Artemis on day 2 of the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk Shaolin on day 2 of the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk Racing on day 2 of the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk Marie-Françoise XXII on day 2 of the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk Enez c'las on day 2 of the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk Caracole on day 2 of the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk Race 6 start on day 2 of the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk Randale on day 2 of the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk Aspire wins race 4 on day 2 of the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk MELX III on day 2 of the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk John B on day 2 of the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk Artemis on day 1 of the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk MELX III on day 1 of the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk Shaolin on day 1 of the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk Aspire on day 1 of the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk Marie-Françoise XXII on day 1 of the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk Race 1 on day 1 of the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk Race 1 on day 1 of the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk Race 2 on day 1 of the 5.5 Metre Alpen Cup at Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk
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