Europe (dinghy)

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The Europe dinghy on land

The Europe is a one-person dinghy. Designed in Belgium in 1960 by Alois Roland as a class legal Moth dinghy. The design later changed into its own one-design class. LOA is 3.35 m (11 feet). Beam is 1.38 m. Weight 45 kg. Sail area is 7 m² (75 ft²).

The Europe was introduced as an Olympic class in the 1992 Summer Olympics as the women's single-handed dinghy. It will be replaced by the Laser Radial in the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Specifications Under Current Rules
Number of crew 1 LOA 3350 mm 11 ft Beam 1380 mm 4 ft 6in Hull weight (with fittings) 45 kg 100 lb Sail Area of total of Main Sail 7 m² 75 ft. sq.
Former Olympic Class

External Links

• [US Class Website]