Category International A Class

History Articles, International A Class

The 1955 US A Class Championship Boat Magic

January 1, 2022

n 1955, after 10 years of studying the conditions at the Fleetwood site in England, the late Frank Stout of San Mateo CA designed and built an A Class boat named Magic, optimized for the heavy air typical at Fleetwood.

International A Class, Repairs & Restoration, The Model Yacht

Restoration of an Early A Boat

November 15, 2020

John walks us through the details of restoring a disintegrating old A Boat.

Design Articles, International A Class, The Model Yacht, Vintage 10-Rater

Rating Rules for Vintage Models

July 15, 2020

This article is an examination of some of the history of our hobby and the evolution of model boat design.

History Articles, International A Class, Model Yachting History

Ranger and Bithell Win the Cup for the USA, 1948–1949

February 22, 2018