Class 40

A box rule that restricts the use of super-expensive materials, construction techniques and items such as canting keels and carbon hulls.

The Rule promotes a fast, healthy and safe, offshore shorthanded sailing yacht.

See our Class 40 article in BYM news

The Class 40 forms a stepping stone from the Mini 6.5m and the Figaros to the top professional world of the IMOCA Open 60's where significant corporate sponsorship has now become a necessity
Class 40 organisation

The Express 40 addresses the need for a fast and competitive production Class 40 yacht at a reasonable price and with delivery in a reasonable time frame.

The Express 40 will appeal to the more adventurous sailor, who wants something more rugged than the current offering of lightly built, inshore race boats. A boat that shares her design pedigree with the Open 60's and 50's being raced across the Atlantic and round the world.

Sail Ventures created the Express 40 concept and now builds the yachts in their UK Isle of Wight base.

We have brought together the talented design firm Owen Clarke Design ,a team of expert composite boat builders, a group of top equipment suppliers and the input of experienced offshore racers.

Our promise : A pedigree design and high quality construction, backed by knowledge, expertise and experience. All at a great value production boat price.

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