The SB20, designed by Tony Castro, is a 6.15m strict one-design keelboat that offers thrilling, affordable sailing for teams of three or four sailors of any age.
With over 800 boats worldwide, the SB20 is recognised as one of the most successful and enduring modern sportsboats in the world.
Originally launched as the Laser SB3, the SB20 continues to deliver fun, fast and a fair racing experience for sailors of all ages and skill levels.
The SB20 is easy to launch, transport, and maintain. The strict one-design rules ensure equal opportunity on the water, where talent, tactics and teamwork determine the winners. It’s widely regarded as the best value-for-money sportsboat in competitive sailing.
SB20 sailors across the world compete regularly in a program of exciting local, national and international events.
Australia has close to 50 SB20s and is home to one of the largest fleets in the world.
The SB20 Association of Australia governs the Class in Australia with the President also a member of the SB20 Class World Council.
Australia hosted the 2018 SB20 World Championship in Hobart, Tasmania and the 2012 UON SB20 World Championship on Hamilton Island, Queensland in one of the closest events in the history of the Class.
