Performance 29er Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

The 29er is a highperformance 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 highspeed 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 threepart rig to achieve speeds that often exceed the true wind speed. As a strict onedesign 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.