Irwin 30 Competition Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

30' · 9.14 m

Displ.

10,000 lbs · 4,536 kg

First year

1972

The Irwin 30 Competition, introduced in 1971, represents a pivotal moment in Ted Irwin’s career where his pedigree as a racing sailor took precedence over the "condoonthewater" philosophy that would define his later, larger designs. Designed specifically to exploit the Midget Ocean Racing Club (MORC) rule, this model was built for speed, agility, and competitive silvergathering in the burgeoning Florida racing scene of the early 1970s. Unlike the more sedate cruising versions of the Irwin 30 produced during the same era, the Competition variant features a highaspect fin keel and a significantly taller masthead rig, signaling its intent as a performancefirst vessel. While many Irwins of this vintage were built with an eye toward the charter market, the 30 Competition was a "giant killer" in its day, often seen outpointing and outpacing much larger contemporary designs.