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| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Andrew Simmons |
| Year | 1981 |
| Design | Strict One-Design |
| Name | Comet Dinghy (UK) |
| Boat | |
| Crew | 1 |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| Construction | GRP |
| Hull weight | 110 lb (50 kg) |
| LOA | 11 ft 4 in (3.45 m) |
| Beam | 4 ft 6 in (1.37 m) |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | Daggerboard |
| Rig | |
| Mast length | 19 ft 10 in (6.05 m) |
| Sails | |
| Mainsail area | 70 sq ft (6.5 m2) |
| Racing | |
| RYA PN | 1210 [1] |
The Comet is a single handed, one design racing dinghy available with three separate rigging [2] options: Standard, Xtra and Mino, that can be raced competitively alongside each other. It is mainly sailed in the United Kingdom at club level and at open meetings [3] organised by the Comet Class Association. The Comet is a recognised RYA dinghy class.[ citation needed ]