Hp30 Class

High Performance 30s.

Light displacement racing sailboats boats upto 9 metres length.

Working together, the UK Sports Boat Association (UKSBA), Farr Yacht Design and marine marketing specialists, Activate Switch, are in the process of helping to establish the High Performance30 Class (HP30s).

The HP30 Class rule is currently under development and to be announced soon but in principle, it will be designed to the following criteria:
Ballasted keel boats with asymmetric kites on centreline based poles
Maximum length overall of 30'(9. 15 m)*
Maximum displacement of 2000kg
Maximum DLR of 100 in which DLR=27. 87x(Boat Weight) /Length Waterline^3
A minimum limit of positive stability of 60 degrees

* for the first season(s) boats upto 9. 5m may be included under a grandfather rule subject to meeting all other requirements.


The Rule will be for boats from 7m to 9. 15m specifically targeted at racing around the 30' bracket such as the C& C 30, FarEast 28, Farr 280’s and other sports yachts. There will be an upper limit in length for this class (currently at 9. 15 m) and a lower limit in minimum rating (TBA soon).