For people interested in the
International Contender Class.
A Contender is 4.87 meters (16 feet) long.

The helmsman uses a trapeze to
balance the force of the wind.

 

Sailing one well is challenging and
tremendous fun.

Boats are distributed in at least
10 countries and 3 continents.

The Garda Worlds 2004 video is available on-line at

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8638397849528913806

Click on the link above and with luck, you will be taken there. 1 hour long. Sound included.