Brief description of selected boats mentioned in the review
| Boat | Length(m) | Weight(kg) | No of sailors | Upwind sail area(m2) | Downwind sail area (m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Class | 24.0 | 25 000 | 16–17 | 220 (main only) | 720 |
| Volvo 60 | 19.5 | 14 000 | 12 | 200 | 417 |
| Laser | 4.23 | 59.0 | 1 | 7.06 | 7.06 |
| Finn | 4.54 | 144.7 | 1 | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Star | 6.92 | 671.3 | 2 | 26.7 | 26.7 |
| Europe | 3.35 | 45.0 | 1 | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| 470 | 4.70 | 120.0 | 2 | 4.7 | 12.7 |