klassbåtar
Klassbåtar, often translated as "class boats" or "one-design boats," are a specific type of sailing dinghy designed for racing. The core principle behind a klassbåt is that all boats within the same class are built to identical specifications. This means they share the same hull shape, sail plan, weight, and rigging. The intention is to ensure that success in racing is determined by the skill of the sailor or crew, rather than by differences in boat design or equipment.
The concept of the one-design class has been instrumental in the development of competitive sailing. By standardizing
Many famous sailing classes are built on the one-design principle, from smaller dinghies like the Optimist