The fleet has been rebuilt and 5.5 racing in NA a couple times a season is back. Most of the boats are Classics with a handful of Evolutions. There are no Modern boats in NA, but perhaps that will change in the not to distant future.
NA racing has been hosted by Midland Bay Sailing Club (MBSC) in Midland, Ontario since 2014 with regattas typically held in late June and August and the fleet has been growing. In 2025 six boats made the journey to Galveston Bay, Texas to bring 5.5 racing to the US after being absent for decades. Texas Corinthian Yacht Club (TCYC) hosted the US Championship regatta in April and plans are being prepared for 2026.
Come join the fun!
2025 5.5 US Championship TCYC
2023 Racing
USA 104
USA 87
USA 31
USA 96
USA 103
USA 75
USA 10 (Now in CAN)
USA 51
USA 102
USA 1
USA 98 (Provisional)
USA 79
USA 100 (Provisional)
USA 52
USA 81
USA 61
USA - TBD (ex SWE 27)
USA 85
USA 60
USA 62
USA 77
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Columbia 5.5s
Others
Boats For Sale
If you are looking for a 5.5m to have as your own or are interested in participating in a 5.5m regatta please contact the US Representative, Dan Rossi.
2016 NA 5.5m - Summer School, Nantoria, Jill, Aeolus II, O'l Spice, Purple Haze
Columbia 5.5 Meter
The Columbia 5.5s are still active on San Francisco Bay with 8-10 boats participating in regattas and they are reporting that there is renewed interest in the 5.5s. In an effort to grow the US and Canadian 5.5 Metre Fleets and provide a West Coast venue its proposed to join forces and welcome the Columbia 5.5s as "Classics" in North America.
