Club 420

The C420 is the Backbone of Double-Handed Youth Sailing in North America

The Club 420 is the most widely used double-handed dinghy in youth, high school, and collegiate sailing programs across North America. With over 5,000 C420 boats actively sailed, the C420 is simple enough for beginners and still challenging for top-level collegiate champions — making the C420 the most versatile platform for developing teamwork, tactical skill, and boat handling.Designed as a strict one-design class, the C420 emphasizes sailor skill and fosters fair competition. 

Devoti USA, a division of US One-Design, has partnered with legendary boat builder, Luca Devoti, to distribute the the Devoti C420 in North America

The Devoti C420

Devoti Sailing is proud to bring their signature craftsmanship, durability, and performance-first approach to this iconic boat — delivering a C420 that’s fast, reliable, and beautifully finished.

A performance platform for young sailors: The Devoti C420 is built to support both introductory sailing programs and the demands of youth competition. Fully compliant with one-design class rules, it offers a level playing field for every sailor. Perfect for sailors training in teams or preparing for national events, the Devoti C420 ensures stability, balance, and control even in challenging conditions.

Durability, control, and speed in every detail: When results matter, champions choose Devoti. Devoti FINNs are the trusted choice of elite sailors. Since 1996, they have been used to win every Olympic medal in the class — a testament to the craftsmanship, durability, and performance that defines Devoti Sailing boats. From the materials they choose to the techniques they apply, Devoti’s process reflects a dedication to both performance and durability.

CONFIDENCE IN EVERY CONDITION: The Devoti C420 is stable and responsive. From light wind sessions to championship-level competition, the Devoti C420 maintains consistent handling and balanced performance. The responsive nature of the hull allows for dynamic teamwork and learning, while its solid construction provides a stable, confidence-building platform for young sailors navigating variable conditions.

BUILT TO GROW WITH YOU: The Devoti C420 is designed to accompany sailors from their first tacks to their first trophies. Its construction, layout and rigging match the real-world demands of coaching programs and national-level racing. Devoti’s legacy in performance sailing lives on in this model — built by sailors, for sailors — with precision, passion and purpose.

EVERY BOAT BEGINS WITH A VISION AND IS BUILT WITH A PURPOSE AND MARKED BY INNOVATION.  The story of Devoti Sailing began with a bold vision: to build boats that could compete — and win — at the highest level. Their dedicated team works with tireless energy to bring each boat to life, pushing boundaries and raising standards. The Devoti C420 features newly designed epoxy blades with a black trailing edge.  Their innovative rudder design rudder incorporates an innovative 180-degree articulating design, enabling full vertical retraction to prevent edge abrasion or impact damage during launching.