International Contender Association

History The International Contender was designed by Bob Miller (Ben Lexcen) and was selected in 1967, during trials, as a potential Olympic successor to the Finn dinghy. The Contender was awarded International status in 1968 and now has fleets in more than twelve countries throughout the world. As of May, 2007, there are over 2400 Contenders built in various parts of the world, 148 boats built in the last five years. The Class Rules The International Contender class rules are regularly... more