Performance 29er Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

The 29er is a high-performance racing skiff that redefined the youth sailing pathway upon its introduction in 1998. Designed by Julian Bethwaite as a precursor to the Olympic 49er, the boat was engineered to bridge the gap between traditional displacement dinghies and the high-speed world of professional skiff racing. Originally manufactured by Performance Sailcraft and Ovington Boats, the 29er utilizes a lightweight GRP foam sandwich hull and a sophisticated three-part rig to achieve speeds that often exceed the true wind speed. As a strict one-design class, it has become one of the most competitive international fleets, serving as a primary training platform for future Olympic and America’s Cup athletes.