The International Radio A Class (RA) is a class of radio controlled sailing yacht used for competitive racing. It is a measurement controlled classes administered by the International Radio Sailing Association. The class is a designated IRSA International class entitled to hold World Championships officially recognised by the International Sailing Federation. A RA class of boat is a classic looking boat similar to that of the full sized metre class. The RA class rules are loosely based on the 5.5 Metre. Modern boats use the latest carbon fibre technology with displacements typically between 13 – 16 kg, making them substantial yachts.

A Class at Woodspring MSC

Events

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World Championships

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Gold Silver Bronze
 
2005, Gosport
  Graham BANTOCK (GBR) Design Sword / Graham Bantock   Ken BINKS (GBR) Design Sword / Graham Bantock   Peter WILES (GBR) Design Sweet 9 / Roger Stollery

Unofficial World Championships

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Unclear of the status of these events as the International Radio Sailing Association only joined ISAF in the mid-1990s.

Event Gold Silver Bronze
 
1993, Knud So Lake Ry
  Derek PRIESTLEY (GBR)
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