420 Dinghy

The 420 Dinghy is a popular two-person sailboat designed for recreational sailing and competitive racing. It features a lightweight fiberglass hull, a main sail, and a smaller foresail called a jib, along with a spinnaker for downwind sailing. Its design emphasizes stability, maneuverability, and ease of handling, making it suitable for sailors of various skill levels. The "420" refers to its length of approximately 4.2 meters (about 13.8 feet). Widely used in youth and college sailing programs, the 420 promotes fundamental sailing skills and teamwork in a manageable and responsive vessel.