International Tornado Class
The Tornado was designed over 37 years ago, specifically to be
the Olympic Class catamaran. It easily defeated the other challengers
in a selection event in England in 1967, and sailed its first Olympics
in 1976. Since then, with constant refinement of underwater shapes,
construction techniques, and sail plan, the boat has continued to
go faster and faster. In spite of the best efforts of many other
designers and builders worldwide, the Tornado still reigns supreme
as the fastest production catamaran in the world. It is a showplace
for both the skill of the sailors and for the technology for a production
boat.
Tornado Class Information
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Olympic Racing is a cornerstone of the Tornado Class. The
Tornado made its Olympic debut in the 1976 Olympic Summer
Games. In 2008, the Tornado will be raced in China for its
9th consecutive Olympic appearance.
Click here to see all of
the Olympic Medalists.
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Olympic Racing is a cornerstone of the Tornado Class. The
Tornado made its Olympic debut in the 1976 Olympic Summer
Games. In 2008, the Tornado will be raced in China for its
9th consecutive Olympic appearance.
Link to World and Continental
Medalists (coming soon).
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The Tornado is the fastest production catamaran in the world.
With the adoption of the New Rig in 2001, the Tornado design
includes an a-symmetrical spinnaker, a double trapeze, a flat-top
main sail, and a self-tacking jib.
Click here for Tornado Design Spec's.
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Few classes of racing sail boats have as rich a history as
the Tornado. From the original design and unveiling in 1967,
to its seven (and counting) Olympic appearances, the Tornado
Class has a long history of excellence, both in terms of design,
and in terms of the champion sailors that have competed in
the Tornado.
Click here for Tornado Design, Class
and Championship History.
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Click here for a Directory of current
International Tornado Association Class Officers.
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Click here for a list of Freqently
Asked Question topics and answers.
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Click here to view and download the International
Tornado Class Rules in PDF format.
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