S80 History
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The S80 was designed by Kim Swarbrick in WA and first built in 1978. Large fleets soon appeared in Perth and Melbourne and across Australia.
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- One Design Racing
- Active Class Association
- Easy to sail
- Fully crewed or two handed
- Downwind surfing
- Wet or dry berthing
- Competitive in IRC and AMS
- 20 Entries to annual state championships
- Separate class in Festival of Sails
- Choice of any sail maker and fabrics
- Inboard or outboard engine
- Large cockpit
- Cheap to buy and maintain
- Ideal size for Port Phillip