English Nationals

Originally posted by Chris 249 Originally posted by Rupert Or should we, with the number of classes, and small Nats turnouts for many, be talking about "Class Champions", anyway, for less well attended events? In theory, I am the Minisail National Champ. This does seem a little over the top, having defeated only 9 other people. Class Champion sounds better, doesn't it? Some more realistic terminology like that would be good.  It's also a bit silly that some classes (including one I sail and love) can have a "world championship" that has entries from 4 countries, whereas other classes have 25 or more countries at their worlds. Surely the classes with only a few countries represented should have an "international class championships" rather than a "world championships."

Originally posted by zippyRN did n't the IYRU /ISAF try to enforce this at one point ? or was  that  a suggestion that only 'International' classes could have  Continental or World champs

AIUI ISAF don't worry how many nations turn out for the worlds so long as the class still qualifies as International, which is based on how mamany boats are allegedly sailing in a required number of nations and continents. OTOH the ICF (canoe federation) e.g. IC class does require a minimum no of nations present, but as we might learn from America's Cup history, nationality can be a flexible concept...

Well I think Nationals should stick....there aren't that many that are genuninely very soft.  Using the term Nationals get the attention of the average non-sailor, and perhaps give some indication of what it takes to win.