Come on Wouter, there is a reason why it is called the Global Challenge and why it is not an International Class. There are not enough boats in enough countries to be an International class.
The reason for this is alot less honourable I'm afraid.
We are not willing the pay ISAF big bucks for something that is basically a meaningless membership, i.e. without any benefits to us as a class.
If we wanted we could actually apply for international status, we do meet te criteria.
Wouter