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{{Short description|Category of radio-controlled boat}}
[[File:REE 9148.jpg|thumb|A Class at Woodspring MSC]]
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 [[Engineering:5.5 Metre|5.5 Metre]]. Modern boats use the latest carbon fibre technology with displacements typically between 13 – 16&nbsp;kg, making them substantial yachts.

==Events==
===World Championships===


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

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==External links==
* [http://www.radiosailing.org/  International Radio Sailing Association Website]
* [http://www.sailing.org/classesandequipment/RCAC.php  ISAF A Class Microsite Website]
* [http://radioaclass.wordpress.com/ Uk A Class Series Blog Site]


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