Comet (British racing dinghy)
| 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 |
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The Comet is a single handed, one design racing dinghy available with three separate rigging 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 organised by the Comet Class Association. The Comet is a recognised RYA dinghy class.