Platu 25
The Platu 25 / Beneteau 25 was designed by Farr Yacht Design led by Bruce Farr the first boat was built by McDell Marine in New Zealand in the early 90's. The became a class recognised by the International Sailing Federation in November 2006
History
The International Platu 25 Class Association was formed as the owners association to support the class and promote racing amongst owners which led to the class becoming an ISAF recognised. This entitled the class to hold World Championships.
The boat current two builders being Beneteau in France and Extreme Sailing Products near Singapore.
Events
World Champions
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
 2007, Neustadt |
GER 25117 - La Revoltosa Joachim Hellmich (GER) |
GER 249 - Flexi Niklas Ganssauge (GER) |
ESP 25068 - Vilagarcia  Carlos paz Blanco (ESP) |
 2008, Crete |
GRE2520 - MODUS VIVENDI - 3ALFA Panagiotis "TAKIS" MANTIS (GRE) Kostas KARAGEORGIOU (GRE) Vasilis PORTOSALTE (GRE) Vaggelis KAPPAS (GRE) Stavros ARGYROS (GRE) |
GER 249 - FLEXI Niklas GANSSAUGE (GER) Sven KRUSE (GER) Bernhard KRÜGER (GER) Sonja KRABBE (GER) Thomas KRUSE (GER) |
ESP-25451 - BRIBON Marc DE ATONIO (ESP) Javi JAUDENES (ESP) Matias BONET (ESP) Sofia BERTRAND (ESP) Lluis MAS (ESP) |
 2009, Punta Ala |
ESP 25068 - VILAGARCIA Anton PAZ (ESP) |
GRE 2520 - MODUS VIVENDI - 3 ALFA (sailor) (GRE) |
ESP 25451 - BRIBON - MOVISTAR José Cusì (ESP) |
2010, Alicante |
GRE 2520 - Karageorgiou MODUS VIVENDI‐3ALFA Mantis Panagiotis (GRE) P.Kagialis (GRE) Vaggelis Kappas (GRE) A.Paleras (GRE) Kostas KARAGEORGIOU (GRE) |
ESP 25404 - CARPANTXO  J Pintos (FRA) F.Sanchez (FRA) R.Alvarez (FRA) J.Figueria (FRA) B.Coira (FRA) |
ESP 25474 - IBERDROLA M.Weiller (ESP) F.Pomar (ESP) M.Bonet (ESP) P.Balaguer (ESP) F.Gallastegui (ESP) |
External links
Official
Manufactures
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