6-Meter lineage, transformed into a “golden age” one design yacht, The International One Design, (IOD) is the brainchild of Cornelius Shields.
Bjarne Aas “International One Design” Specifications:
LOA: 33.16′ * LOD: 33.16′ * LWL: 21.42′ * Beam: 6.75′ * Draft: 5.16′ * Ballast: 4,100 lbs * Displacement: 7,100 lbs * Sail Area: 437.82 ft2 * Yard Number: * Hull material: Wood or FG * Rig: Fractional Sloop * Designer: Bjarne Aas * Built by: * Year Built: 1936 * Restored By: * Current Name: * * Current Owner: * Sail Number:
Designed after Bjarne Aas Bermudian 6-Meter, Saga, but reduced in size, and displacement, with a greater beam of 6′ 9″ and with an increased sailplan. Shields commissioned, Bjarne Aas of Fredrikstad, Norway, to develop plans for a one-design version of Saga. Twenty five International One-Designs yachts were delivered from Norway and commenced racing on Long Island Sound.
Since its founding, the International Class has remained committed to the tradition of testing sailing skills in equally equipped yachts. The Class’ extensive one-design rules endeavor to ensure that the hulls, rigs and sails of the racing yachts are near equal as possible. All International owners agree to honor this Class principle.
With 12 fleets in 5 countries and over 150 yachts actively racing, the International One Design was the first class to be recognized by ISAF as a “Classic” One Design Class.