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The Vanguard 15 is a lightweight doublehanded dinghy that is raced predominantly in the United States. Less than two decades old, it was created in the Northwest by Bob Ames, but fleets have also established themselves in Florida, California, Texas, and states in the Midwest. Raced both at the adult and collegiate level, the V-15 is rigged with main and jib, planes upwind in 12 knots or more of wind, and requires that both sailors hike off the boat with hiking straps. The design accepts a wide range of crew weights. Boats are light enough to transport on top of a car. New boats are still available. For more information, read the Vanguard 15 Wikipedia article.