In May 2012 International Sailing Federation choose the Nacra 17 as the equipment for the mixed multi hull at the 2016 Olympic Sailing Regatta and 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. The ISAF Equipment Evaluation Panel wrote: The clear preference of the MNA Sailors and the Evaluation Panel was the innovative new NACRA 17. Designed specifically for the Mixed Multihull criteria the Evaluation Panel concluded the NACRA 17 is seen as the best option.

ISAF Status: Olympic Type: Multihull No. of Crew: 2 Opt Crew Weight: 120 - 140 kg Designer:Morrelli & Melvin/Nacra Hull Material: GRP Year Designed: 2011

Number of Trapeze: 2 Hull Length: 5.25 m Beam Length: 2.59 m Mainsail Area: 14.45 m2 Headsail Area: 4.0 m2 Spinnaker Area: 18.5 m2 Boat Weight: 142