The 505 class is a tight-knit community of friendly sailors who love to share their knowledge and love for the boat. They are very helpful and always welcome to new members.

The international 505 Class Rules consist of the Class Constitution, Measurement Rules and Diagrams, and Championship Rules. In addition to the International 505 Class Rules, the …

Steve Benjamin shares some of the go-fast ideas that helped him win the 1980 505 World Championship and which can also be applied to other high- performance classes. The 505 is …

A major goal in the 505 class is not only to attract the best sailors to 505 crewing, but to keep them motivated, and ultimately, to share in the dream of winning at the highest levels in our class.

Schedule of upcoming events for the International 505 Class in the United States

Mar 12, 2025 · New to the 505 Class? Click Here. Below is a listing of used boats and equipment offered for sale in the United States. Please note that this section is ONLY for 505s, 505 parts, …

In the many years the 505 class has been in existence, a number of builders have built 505s. Boats have been home built as well. The following article attempts to list all known 505 …

If your goals are to be competitive at the top levels of the class, perhaps a reasonable objective for a boat of this vintage would be to become familiar with the 505 by racing your current boat, …

You may have heard that 505’s are some of the most well-made dinghy’s around. Many 505’s can stay competitive for an indefinite period of time when well cared for. Some older 505’s were …

Apr 29, 2021 · Given what we’ve seen in Region 1 with fleet growth and some of what we’ve heard and seen elsewhere, the 505 makes a good case for itself as the home for refugees …