The Comet was designed by C. Lowndes Johnson as a trailerable version of the Star. The design combines a 16 foot hard chine planing hull with a classic sloop rig with a distinctively large mainsail. The result is a boat that can plane downwind and on a reach in just 10 to 12 knots of wind, yet remain stable upwind.

The boat carries a crew of two for racing, making it ideal for husband and wife or parent and child teams, yet it can hold three adults for pleasure sailing. The boat is easily trailered, rigged and launched. Even more importantly, the Comet is one of the most affordable one-designs in its class, with fully equipped and competitive used boats available from $1000 to $2,500.

Comet Fleet 52 has about 10 active boats. The Comet members compete in regattas within its territory and in such prestigious events as the Bermuda International Invitational Race Week.

Click here to access the Comet Class Website for lots of information about the boat and the class.

If you are looking for an enjoyable and rewarding sailing experience and would like to find out more about the Comet
and Fleet 52 please contact:

Comet Fleet 52 Captain
Phil Cotton
Email to:philipcottonjr@earthlink.net
Phone:314-361-3961