Builders of high performance sailing dinghies, specialising in Olympic 470 and 49er classes.

MacKay Boats have a long and successful reputation for building world-class high performance dinghies. During the 60s,70s and 80s we built the Flying Dutchman class and our boats were used by New Zealand crews at the Olympics from 1964 through to 1992.

In the 90s we began building 470s and 49ers. Our boats have won the 470 World Championships 11 times and the 49er World Championship 5 times and in Olympic competition Mackay boats have won 15 medals. Read more...

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470 worlds in Den Haag

At the recent 470 worlds in Den Haag all of the top ten men and 9 of the top ten women sailed MacKay Boats including all medalists.

Matt Belcher and Malcolm PageLisa Westerhoff and Lobke Berkhout

Matt Belcher and Malcolm Page (AUS). 2010 World Champions!
Lisa Westerhoff and Lobke Berkhout NED. 5 world championships for Lobke now and 2 in row with Lisa.

Igor Marenic and Sime FantelaJoe Aleh and Olivia

Igor Marenic with Sime Fantela helming got the bronze.
New Zealands Joe Aleh and Olivia had a shoot out with the Dutch girls in the medal race to end up with the Silver.

Pavlos Kagialis and Panagiotis MantisGiulia Conti and Giovanna Micol

Big movers in the men's fleet this year were Pavlos Kagialis and Panagiotis Mantis (GRE) who finished with a 4th.
Giulia Conti and Giovanna Micol (ITA) were always in the hunt and secured a podium finish.

Sven and Kalle CosterIngrid Petitjean and Nadege Douroux

Sven and Kalle Coster. Regular performers in the top ten.
Ingrid Petitjean and Nadege Douroux (FRA) in perfect trim in the evening breeze. 4th overall.

Alvaro Marinho and Miguel NunesSarah Ayton and Saskia Clarke

Alvaro Marinho sailing with Miguel Nunes (POR) are masters of the 470 class. Alvaro says the MacKay "is the only boat I can sail with bare feet".
Sarah Ayton and Saskia Clarke in rugged conditions off Den Haag.
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