Comet (British racing dinghy)

The Comet is a single handed, one design racing dinghy available with three separate rigging options: Standard, Xtra and Mino, that can be raced competitively alongside each other. It is mainly sailed in the United Kingdom at club level and at open meetings organised by the Comet Class Association. The Comet is a recognised RYA dinghy class.

Comet Dinghy (UK)
Development
DesignerAndrew Simmons
Year1981
DesignStrict One-Design
NameComet Dinghy (UK)
Boat
Crew1
Hull
TypeMonohull
ConstructionGRP
Hull weight110 lb (50 kg)
LOA11 ft 4 in (3.45 m)
Beam4 ft 6 in (1.37 m)
Hull appendages
Keel/board typeDaggerboard
Rig
Mast length19 ft 10 in (6.05 m)
Sails
Mainsail area70 sq ft (6.5 m2)
Racing
RYA PN1196
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