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6 de agosto de 2026 · 14 min · 2K visitas · Hankø

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The Half Ton Classics World Championship in Hankø, Norway, features a diverse fleet of historic racing yachts, ranging from original, unmodified classics to heavily modernized competitive designs. The collection includes notable Humphreys designs like *Huginn* and *Harmony*, alongside iconic Farr designs such as *Father Bruin* and the 1976-built *Too Farr*.7:05 Several boats, including the 1972 Elvstrøm-designed *King One*, showcase significant modifications to rigs, keels, and cockpits to optimize performance under current IRC rating rules.10:28 Other participants include the 1979 Eivind Amble-designed *Norwegian Steam*, which utilizes a shortened mast and a large spinnaker, and the 1978 Berrett-designed *General Tapioca*.6:03 The fleet represents a mix of international teams, including crews from Belgium, Denmark, France, and Sweden, with many boats serving as both racing platforms and temporary living quarters for the duration of the event.4:33 The championship highlights the evolution of the Half Ton class from early offshore-capable designs to more dinghy-like, high-performance racing machines.

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