Design #53 - 1/4 Ton IOR Racing Sloop

World Championships in France), but was more oriented towards the lighter winds of Europe, with more sail area and shorter rated waterline length.

Many boats were built by the yard, and race successes included Kiel Week, 1976. Rule changes in 1977, however, penalized this design, along with its 1/2 and 1 Ton sisters (Designs Nos. 54 and 51).