The Open 5.70. No compromise.

The goal of a small sportboat is to bring exciting one-design racing to the masses. Most people know that the key of this type of racing is that everyone is competing in the same conditions on the exact same boats. That being said, the winning boat should be the one that sails the fastest, handles their sails the cleanest, choses the right strategy, and has the best tactics. When chosing a small sportboat it is important to consider whether or not the boat is fun to race in all conditions and what has to be done in order to win.

• How technical should the boat be?
  The Open 5.70 requires minimal rig tuning in order for you to win regattas.
  
  
• How physical do the crew need to be?
  The Open 5.70 is configured to ensure all the loads are manageable even in heavy conditions ensuring you don't need the strongest crew to trim the sails.
  
  
• How simple is the boat to sail?
  With less control lines than many boats the Open 5.70 keeps it simple taking sail handling out of the equation making the racing more tactical.
  
  
• How sensitive to crew weight is the boat?
  If conditions favor a particular crew weight then the playing field is no longer level and the sail plan on the Open 5.70 makes it easy to sail the boat fast in a wide spectrum of conditions regardless of crew weight.
  
  
• How easy to launch is the boat?
  You'll spend less time spent at the dock with your Open 5.70 and more time on the water.
  
  
• How straight forward to trailer is the boat?
  The ability to go from bay to freeway in less than 2 hours makes traveling with the Open 5.70 an adventure rather than a chore.

At Open Sailing we believe that the Open 5.70 is the best all around one-design racer as it combines good performance with excellent versatility. If you also factor in cost and quality then Open 5.70 really stands out. The boat can be easily sailed single handed, double handed or with a crew of three. The spacious and comfortable cockpit make it very accessible to all types of sailors, old or young - allowing for father & son teams, husband & wife teams, and all women teams for example. It's exceptional stability ensures the boat is easy to handle in all conditions while still challenging those who are experienced as well as forgiving those who are new to sportboat sailing. Finot was very crafty and smart when he designed the boat and it becomes amplified when you're racing around the marks.

With more than 300 boats racing in Europe and around the world the Open 5.70 has shown that it has the pedigree of a great one-design racer. In 2009 the Open 5.70 will become ISAF certified marking a considerable landmark in the history of the boat and the progression of the class. In terms of support for the class the European Class Association is one of the most active and friendly one-design associations there is. The hospitality and friendliness of the European Association is something that the newer North American Class Association aspires to.

With the Open 5.70 now being built here in the US the boat is great value for money, there is plenty of support for the boat, good availability of parts & accessories, and customer service that is second to none.