Icon Class Association

Today started off as a Blazing day, but as the Dancing Farmer had a slight 'equipment issue' after the morning race we took '04' out for a blast this afternoon.

Edited by Bellingforth - 01 Apr 13 at 11:40pm

iCON Class association. 

Hi ScotsFinn

Sounds like you are getting to grips with the boat ... Look forward to hearing more as time passes.

The point you raise about the class association maybe could do with a bit of clarification.  Devoti have a wide ranging agreement with us at Cirrus that in summary means they are currently making all Icons at their factory in Poland under licence agreement- they market them via their existing channels and they now also supply Cirrus with Icons.  Furthermore they exclusively market and distribute the boat throughout continental Europe but this excludes the UK and Ireland where Cirrus' (who developed Icon and built the early boats), not surprisingly have retained full exclusive rights. 

The CA is totally independent of both Devoti and Cirrus  - and while they are not involved in commercially supplying Icon they will of course promote the boat to be great benefit of both early owners and prospective owners.  CA's are usually more effective than many commercial suppliers imo as they actively race the boats themselves, know exactly what makes them 'go', develop tips build a network of informal trainers, organise formal training events and boat trials etc etc  

They are now working with some early owners to run a number of 'try an Icon' days based at clubs around the UK.  Mike Bell, their first secretary, is running the first of these at his home club, Burghfield SC.  This is a good 'central southern' location with excellent facilities that has in the past been used by manufacturers such as RS  for demo's and training.  The CA have invited Cirrus to put in our 2 demo boats and to support the event(s) directly - we are of course very happy to get fully involved in this and later events.  

We understand that Suntouched have also been invited by the CA to attend this first day although there is only to date an informal arrangement for them to sell Icon in the UK in parallel to Cirrus (because of their historical links to Devoti).  The CA hopes they can also see advantage in supporting these events and building the CA relationship.  The intention is that they, and possibly in time other 3rd party agents,  can benefit from the experience and knowledge of existing owners and the boats developers as and when relevant.

Mike L. (Cirrus)



  


Edited by blaze720 - 07 Apr 13 at 9:20pm

Edited by blaze720 - 18 Apr 13 at 6:48pm

Mike, beautiful boat, just waiting for Dennis to get his & then we will see!!