Originally Posted by Mark Schneider
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IOC is pretty clear on what it wants to see, and that is a Mixed gender boat. So men's and women's equipment is probably non-viable. Keeping this in mind is helpful to moving the discussion forward.


redexton

I disagree... I think the IOC wants men's only and women's only sports and is very clear that they are focused on the elite level of performance. They do not want compromises.



I urge you to read for yourself,Event and Equipment Decisions for the 2016 Olympic Sailing Competition
Option to Make Provisional Decisions, Subject to Confirmation or Amendment in May 2011

"A submission from the Executive Committee based on the recommendation of the Olympic Commission"

ISAF 097-10

supporting that a mixed gender multihull event for 2016:

2-person Mixed Multi-hull Event
• The Commission supports the inclusion of multi-hull as Olympic Equipment as a Mixed Event.

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