… One Design is a rigorous choice both by the Designer and by those who are passionate about it, one of “the philosophies of this sport” which cannot disregard binding rules for everyone.

Ettore Santarelli (January 13, 1996)

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Asso99 is a class of sailboats monotype. The first project of an Asso99 is by Ettore Santarelli, and dates back to the eighties.