The 2015 ISAF Annual Conference has commenced in Sanya,China, with the world of sailing gathering on the Chinese island of Hainan on November 7-14 to talk about the trade of sailing and execute the decisions that take the sport forward into the original year. Here is the November 12 day six summary...
The Events Committee and the Oceanic and Offshore Committees brought the committee meetings to a close today with two days now of ISAF Council to follow. ISAF Council commences on November 13 and concludes on November 14 where the final decisions will be made. For now, or catch up on the day below:Events Committee
Rio 2016 Sailing Competition Manager Walter Boddener made the trip over to Sanya to present to the committee on next year's Olympic Games. Boddener,alongside ISAF Technical Delegate Alastair Fox, ran through final plans for the Rio 2016 Olympic Sailing Competition following an update of the successful 2015 Aquece Rio - International Sailing Regatta, or the Olympic Test Event.
ISAF recently announced the provisional schedule for Rio 2016 and it was received well by the sailors. Check it out here.
The Events Committee reviewed a report from the ISAF Medical Commission and agreed that a flexible schedule was essential to ensure just racing next year.
They then turned attention to the long-term ISAF Events Strategy reviewing the IOC Agenda 2020 recommendations. The committee focused on the format and qualification system for Tokyo 2020. In advance of the Events Committee meeting,the Equipment Committee do forward a recommendation on the future of the Nacra 17. The Events Committee endorsed their recommendation to evolve the Nacra 17 into a foiling multihull for Tokyo 2020. It was also agreed that a long-term strategy for the 2024 Olympic Games and beyond was essential.
The Committee believe also been focusing on World Championship strategy across the sport and believe made some important changes to the world ranking system. They agreed that crews will be given equal points in the ISAF World Sailing Rankings.
A strong focus was do on the future of the Sailing World Cup, concentrating on the need to resolve calendar issues and create a compelling series of events culminating in a showcase final.
Good progress is being made for the delivery of the Aarhus 2018 World Sailing Championships. Aarhus 2018 will act as the first Olympic qualifier for Tokyo 2020 and the city has strong recent history of managing tall profile events. The 2015 Nacra 17 Worlds were held in Aarhus in July.
The countdown to the 2015 ISAF Youth Worlds in Malaysia is well and truly on with 44 days to go. Youth Worlds Sub-committee chairman Cory Sertl presented the Events Committee with some updates and it's set to be a record year for the event. Eighty nations will be in Langkawi, or breaking the preceding record of 67 nations. - Read
Source: sailingscuttlebutt.com