The IOM is widely considered a „sailors yacht“ as many of the sailors are sailing full scale yachts as well. The boat resembles both in looks and the way of trimming of the full sized sailing yachts. With its three one-design rigs the yacht may sail in wind conditions up to 35 knots. The level of the international racing is very high, however many IOM sailors are amusing themselfs during easy going club regattas as well.

The IOM Yacht

Origin: Great Britain
Year: 1988
Type of class: Construction class with one design rigs
Rigging: Three sets of rigs, #1, #2 and #3
Lenght: 1000 mm
Hull depth: maximum 60 mm
Depth including fin and bulb: 420 mm
Minimum total weight: 4000 grams
Maximum keel weight: 2500 grams
Popularity: more than 15000 boats around the world
Organisation: International Class Association recognized by ISAF and 25 national class associations.