Designed to support crews in their technical and competitive development, the 420 Faccenda combines construction quality, precise handling, and reliability. A dinghy created for sailing schools, yacht clubs, and racers who want to embark on the path toward Olympic classes
Our 420: Over thirty years of experience in one boat
The 420 represents one of the most important steps in a young sailor's growth. Widespread throughout the world and present in major national and international championships, it is the dinghy on which thousands of crews develop technique, teamwork and sensitivity before moving on to Olympic classes.
The 420 Faccenda was created with the aim of offering a reliable, high-performance boat built with the craftsmanship that has distinguished the shipyard for over thirty years.
Every detail of the 420 Faccenda is designed to ensure structural rigidity, balance, and precision in adjustments.
High-quality materials, accurate manufacturing processes, and constant controls during production allow for a dinghy capable of maintaining high performance over time, both during daily training sessions and in the most demanding competitions.
✓ Made in Italy construction
✓ Materials selected to guarantee rigidity and durability
✓ Ideal for sailing schools and competitive activities
✓ Designed to offer precise adjustments
✓ Reliable performance in all conditions
✓ Artisan care in every phase of construction
The 420 can be configured with accessories and equipment dedicated to competitive activities or for use by sailing schools and nautical clubs.
Our team is available to help you choose the configuration best suited to your needs
27-time world champions
Years in development
World Titles won by Marco Faccenda
Ideal for training thanks to its stability and robustness.
Young crews
Young crews who want to embark on a competitive path
Rowers
A competitive dinghy developed directly on the race courses.
Olympics
Sailors who want to prepare for Olympic classes
The 420 is the natural progression after the Optimist class and is generally chosen by sailors between 13 and 18 years old. Thanks to its technical characteristics, it allows sailors to develop fundamental skills such as crew management, sail trimming, and spinnaker handling, making it an important stepping stone towards Olympic classes.
Yes. The 420 is one of the most widely used dinghies by sailing schools, yacht clubs, and federations for advanced crew training. The 420 Faccenda is built with quality materials and particular attention to robustness, ensuring reliability even with intensive use during courses and training.
The 420 Faccenda is manufactured in compliance with the specifications of the international class. For information on configurations for official competitions and any required certifications, our staff is available to provide all necessary guidance.
Yes. The 420 can be configured with different equipment and accessories based on the needs of the owner, sailing club, or sailing school. Our team can advise you on the most suitable solution based on the intended use, from teaching activities to competitive racing.
Numerous accessories and spare parts are available to complete or customize the 420, including covers, trolleys, ropes, blocks, appendages, sails and numerous technical components. Contact us to receive an updated list of available accessories and the most suitable configuration for your needs.
