Please select your home edition
Edition
North Sails Loft 57 Podcast
5.5m

5.5m

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.

&copy; Roberto Vuilleumier / <a target="_blank" href="http://www.promovideo.tv">www.promovideo.tv</a> © Roberto Vuilleumier / www.promovideo.tv
Show news 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 5.5 Metre World Championship overall
Peter Morton, Andrew Palfrey, Ruairidh Scott on The Jean Genie win the title
Posted on 13 Jun 5.5 Metre World Championship Day 4
Double bullet puts The Jean Genie in pole position
Posted on 13 Jun 5.5 Metre World Championship Day 3
Aspire is new leader in Sopot
Posted on 11 Jun 5.5 Metre World Championship Day 2
Girls on Film leads in Sopot after two races in changeable conditions
Posted on 11 Jun 5.5 Metre World Championship Day 1
Strong winds delay the start of racing in Sopot
Posted on 9 Jun 5.5 Metre World Championship opens in Sopot
Together with the prize-giving for the Scandinavian Gold Cup
Posted on 9 Jun 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 Scandinavian Gold Cup at Sopot, Poland overall
Jürg Menzi wins third on Marie-Françoise XXII
Posted on 8 Jun Scandinavian Gold Cup at Sopot, Poland Day 2
Three boats are now through to the final stage
Posted on 7 Jun Scandinavian Gold Cup at Sopot, Poland Day 1
A slow start with very little wind
Posted on 5 Jun 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 5.5 Metre German Open in Warnemunde overall
Bent Christian Wilhelmsen's Otto takes the win
Posted on 1 Jun 5.5 Metre German Open in Warnemunde day 2
Otto takes command on the second day
Posted on 30 May 5.5 Metre German Open in Warnemunde day 1
Race wins go Beta Crucis and New Moon III
Posted on 30 May 2025 edition of fivepointfive magazine published
5.5 Metre Class now off to Poland for the first time
Posted on 20 May 5.5 Metre Enoshima Trophy 2025 overall
The final two races were both dramatically won by Rabicano.
Posted on 11 May 5.5 Metre Enoshima Trophy 2025 Day 2
Rabicano and Manuela V neck and neck
Posted on 10 May 5.5 Metre Enoshima Trophy 2025 Day 1
Rabicano leads after opening day in La Spezia
Posted on 9 May 5.5m Alpen Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva overall
The Jean Genie wins the title for a record fourth time
Posted on 4 May 5.5m Alpen Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva Day 2
The Jean Genie extends lead
Posted on 2 May 5.5m Alpen Cup at Fraglia Vela Riva Day 1
The Jean Genie makes strong start to title defence
Posted on 1 May International 5.5 Metre Class 2025 Events
The World Championship is being held at Sopot, Poland in June
Posted on 22 Mar Olympic sailing videos part 1
Yachting footage from the 1920s to 1960s Games
Posted on 29 Dec 2024 5.5 Metre French Open at Regates Royales overall
Beta Crucis wins after eventful final day in Cannes
Posted on 27 Sep 2024 5.5 Metre French Open at Regates Royales day 3
The Cannes brochure needs an update - rain and no wind
Posted on 26 Sep 2024 5.5 Metre French Open at Regates Royales day 2
Perfect score for Beta Crucis as racing in Cannes finally gets underway
Posted on 26 Sep 2024 5.5 Metre class Worlds overall
Ku-Ring-Gai III wins with final two races sailed in heavy airs in Benodet
Posted on 7 Sep 2024 5.5 Metre class Worlds day 4
Seven boats are now race winners in Bénodet, France
Posted on 5 Sep 2024 5.5 Metre class Worlds day 3
Race wins for Aspire and The Jean Genie, but Ku-Ring-Gai III leads
Posted on 5 Sep 2024
Links

Photos

Show photos from

Ku-Ring-Gai III - 5.5 Metre World Championship 2025
© Robert Deaves Downwind on Day 4 - 5.5 Metre World Championship 2025
© Robert Deaves Girls on Film - 5.5 Metre World Championship 2025
© Robert Deaves Artemis - 5.5 Metre World Championship 2025
© Robert Deaves Aspire - 5.5 Metre World Championship 2025
© Robert Deaves Otto - 5.5 Metre World Championship 2025
© Robert Deaves Red & White - 5.5 Metre World Championship day 5
© Robert Deaves Race 8 - 5.5 Metre World Championship day 5
© Robert Deaves Forza del Destino - 5.5 Metre World Championship day 5
© Robert Deaves Artemis - 5.5 Metre World Championship day 5
© Robert Deaves Girls on Film - 5.5 Metre World Championship day 5
© Robert Deaves The Jean Genie - 5.5 Metre World Championship day 5
© Robert Deaves The Jean Genie - 5.5 Metre World Championship day 5
© Robert Deaves Aspire - 5.5 Metre World Championship day 5
© Robert Deaves Ku-Ring-Gai III - 5.5 Metre World Championship day 5
© Robert Deaves Enez C'lass II - 5.5 Metre World Championship day 5
© Robert Deaves 5.5 Metre World Championship 2025 Day 4 - The Jean Genie
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk 5.5 Metre World Championship 2025 Day 4 - Marie Françoise XXII
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk 5.5 Metre World Championship 2025 Day 4 - Betas Crucis
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk 5.5 Metre World Championship 2025 Day 4 - Ku-Ring-Gai III
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk 5.5 Metre World Championship 2025 Day 4 - Caracole
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk 5.5 Metre World Championship 2025 Day 4 - Manly
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk 5.5 Metre World Championship 2025 Day 4 - Prettynama
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk 5.5 Metre World Championship 2025 Day 4 - Enez C'lass II
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk 5.5 Metre World Championship 2025 Day 4 - Aspire
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk 5.5 Metre World Championship 2025 Day 4 - No Stress
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk 5.5 Metre World Championship 2025 Day 4 - Forza del Destino
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk 5.5 Metre World Championship 2025 Day 4 - Artemis
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk 5.5 Metre World Championship 2025 Day 3 - Girls on Film
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk 5.5 Metre World Championship 2025 Day 3 - Beta Crucis
© Robert Deaves / www.robertdeaves.uk
Selden 2020 - FOOTERRooster 2025Hyde Sails 2024 - One Design
This site and its contents are Copyright © 2025 Sail-World Sail-World USA and/or the original author, photographer etc. All Rights Reserved. Photographs are copyright by law. If you wish to use or buy a photograph contact the photographer directly.
If you have any questions about advertising or editorial then please contact our team. If you encounter any technical issues then please email techsupport@sail-world.com
Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy