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Santana 30 30Gp
Designer: Nelson/Marek  ·  Builder: W. D. Schock Corp.  ·  First built: 1983
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About the Santana 30 30Gp

A popular choice among competitive club racers on the West Coast, the Santana 30 30GP earned a strong reputation as a nimble and responsive one-design racer that delivered exciting performance without demanding an enormous budget. Designed with racing firmly in mind, this boat thrives in buoy racing and short-course competitive sailing, where its lively handling and well-balanced hull can be pushed hard by an enthusiastic crew. The 30GP designation reflects a performance-oriented variant of the Santana 30 line, refining the platform to keep racing fleets competitive and closely matched. This emphasis on one-design integrity means buyers entering the class can expect a level playing field, with results determined more by seamanship and tactics than by equipment advantages. For someone researching a purchase, the Santana 30 30GP represents an appealing entry into organized racing with an established class community, ready availability of experienced competition, and a boat that rewards skilled sailing. While she is best suited for inshore and coastal racing rather than extended offshore passages, her spirited performance and class camaraderie make her a genuinely rewarding boat to own and sail.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 29.92 ft / 9.12 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 25.42 ft / 7.75 m
Beam 10.25 ft / 3.12 m
Max Draft 5.50 ft / 1.68 m
Displacement 6,000.00 lb / 2,722 kg
Ballast 2,435.00 lb / 1,104 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 340.00 ft² / 31.59 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Nelson/Marek
Builder W. D. Schock Corp.
First Built 1983
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 171
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 16.53
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 15.61
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 2.26
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.76
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 3.75
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 930.99
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 40.8
J (Foretriangle Base) 11.7
P (Mainsail Luff) 36.2
E (Mainsail Foot) 11.1
SA Fore 238.68
SA Main 200.91
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