I'd actually suggest that instead of getting too het up about the ISAF flexing their control, just call the class the F16 class and don;t worry about the international bit; IMO the class will sell it's self (although not to me) and so the "International" bit is of no real value. When it comes time to organise the first "worlds", just call them the the Internationals or intergalactic's.
The Albacore class is organising an "internationals" in Lyme Regis; comments from the
Y+Y article here :
now this sounds like a world champs to me....
Sailors from across the world will be gathering in Lyme Regis next month to take part in the Kangaroo Poo sponsored Albacore International Sailing Regatta.
Entries for the Kangaroo Poo Albacore Internationals have reached 65 with six weeks to go before the first race. The championship which incorporates the UK National Championships is being hosted by Lyme Regis Sailing Club. Competitors from five countries will race a nine race series to decide the International Championship.
Or maybe that cannot call it a worlds becasue they have entries from 5 countries ???? IIRC the ISAF also say you need 6 competing countries for a worlds....
