470

Olympic dinghy designed by French naval architect André Cornu in 1963.

Round hull boat for a 2-person crew with an ideal weight of 120-145 kg, rigged with mainsail, jib, spinnaker, and trapeze.

Excellent for competitive sailing for young people and adults after their training period on the Vaurien and 420.


Our 470

In 2004, it was decided to undertake a challenge in the Olympic classes. This led to the first 470 Faccenda hull, which would later undergo various modifications to the mold and fitting over the years, thanks to collaboration with both experienced and emerging sailors.

Built with latest generation resins and fabrics, it is stiff, resistant, and fast in all conditions.

Configure your 470

Features:

Length: 4.70 mWidth: 1.70 mSail Area: Mainsail 8.75 m² + Jib 3.85 m² + Spinnaker 14 m²Total Weight: 120 Kg./minDraft with daggerboard: 1.05 m

THE FACCENDA EXPERIENCE

In 2004, the Faccenda shipyard decided to offer its experience in Olympic classes as well, creating the first Faccenda 470.

Since then, the project has been continuously refined through collaboration with experienced sailors, young competitors, and high-level technicians. Every evolution of the hull and fitting comes directly from experience gained on race courses, with the goal of producing an ever faster, more balanced, and competitive dinghy.

ENGINEERED FOR PERFORMANCE

The 470 Faccenda is built using latest-generation composite resins and fabrics, selected to ensure the best balance between structural rigidity, weight, and strength.

Careful craftsmanship and control of every production phase result in a boat that is precise in adjustments, reactive in acceleration, and high-performing in all wind and sea conditions.

✓ Handcrafted, Made in Italy

✓ Design developed with racers

✓ Latest-generation composite materials

✓ High structural rigidity

✓ Top-level performance

✓ Attention to every construction detail

The 470 can be configured with various equipment and accessories to meet the needs of competitive racing and training.

Our team is available to help you find the most suitable configuration for your needs.

World Champions

27-time world champions

30+

Years of development

8 World Championships

World Titles won by Marco Faccenda

Who the 470 is for

Competitiveness

Crews involved in competitive activities

Federations

Yacht clubs and Federations competing.

Sailors

Sailors from the 420 Class

Olympic Class

Sailors who want to prepare for Olympic classes and athletes who wish to train on an international-level dinghy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 470 an Olympic dinghy?

Yes. The 470 is one of the most important dinghies in international sailing and has been a fixture of the Olympic program for many years. It continues to be a benchmark for high-level competitive activity today.
What materials are used in construction?

The 470 Faccenda is built using the latest generation composite resins and fabrics, chosen to ensure stiffness, lightness, and durability, while maintaining high performance in all sailing conditions.
Is it possible to customize the boat's configuration?

Yes. The 470 can be equipped with different configurations and accessories based on the needs of the crew, competitive activity, or use by sailing clubs and federations.
What accessories are available?

Sails, ropes, blocks, covers, trolleys, appendages, spare parts, and numerous technical components are available to configure the 470 according to your needs and keep it efficient.
Who is the 470 suitable for?

The 470 is designed for crews with sailing experience and represents the natural progression after classes like Optimist, Vaurien, and 420. It is ideal for young competitors, sailing clubs, and sailors who want to compete at the highest levels.