New International and Recognised Classes

   Jim,
Well spotted ... the class has worked hard to achieve this and this is a key stepping stone to further growth of the class internationaly.
We have boats in 17 contries and look forward to our first proper worlds in Garda next year where we expect 80+ boats.
In the past ISAF status was granted without numbers and some classes got ISAF status on very small fleets which then faded; now to achieve ISAF recognised status you need fleets (>20 boats) in 4 countries so only classes that have already reached a certain size will get ISAF status.
We are here for the long run and we hope to be back at next years conference for full international status.
Also ... whilst there were many key british contributors to the Musto Skiff development as you point out it was an international effort.
Rick

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Guest Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 21 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guest Report Post Quote Reply Topic: New International and Recognised Classes Posted: 13 Nov 06 at 9:01am
	Jim, Well spotted ... the class has worked hard to achieve this and this is a key stepping stone to further growth of the class internationaly. We have boats in 17 contries and look forward to our first proper worlds in Garda next year where we expect 80+ boats. In the past ISAF status was granted without numbers and some classes got ISAF status on very small fleets which then faded; now to achieve ISAF recognised status you need fleets (>20 boats) in 4 countries so only classes that have already reached a certain size will get ISAF status. We are here for the long run and we hope to be back at next years conference for full international status. Also ... whilst there were many key british contributors to the Musto Skiff development as you point out it was an international effort. Rick

JimC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 17 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6662	Post Options Post Reply Quote JimC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Nov 06 at 11:37pm
	I note that the Musto skiff has just become a recognised class and theFeva an International Class. Every previous British SMOD other than the Feva since the 80s that has got recognised status has promptly collapsed, so lets hope the Musto Skiff can break the run... although as it wan't British designed maybe it doesn't count for the curse!