past few years developing the regatta format for the class.

The 1994 World Championships in Sweden marked the first time the new regatta and course format were introduced and they were overwhelmingly accepted by the 77 participants in attendance.

The course layout is simply windward-leeward with a gate rounding at the leeward end of the course.

The introduction of the gate has provided much closer racing due to the advantage offered to the back part of the fleet being able to choose which side of the course they would like to go rather than being forced to go a particular way in a single mark rounding scenario.

The start/finish line also allows the Race Committee to remain on station for the entire race enabling quick back-to-back races to take place.

SAME STORY APPEARED IN MID-OCEAN NEWS TV GUIDE 7.11.1997 SAILING SLG