Friday, November 9, 2007

Keel boat racing is an essential skill

In response to the news from the ISAF Events Committee that keelboats, such as the Star class, may not be part of sailing in the 2012 Olympics, comments included this:

"Keel boat racing is an essential skill in sailing. It links dinghies to yachts and forms a progression for sailors to get to the higher echelons competition.
Come on ISAF, give it some consideration..."
SCUTTLEBUTT 2472 – November 8, 2007 (www.sailingscuttlebutt.com)

Apparently the ISAF Council did give it some consideration and in a close vote, turned down the recommendation of the Events Committee. In the final voting by the Council, the keelboat event remained on the list for 2012; see full reports at http://www.sailing.org/meetings

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