A scam? For goodness sake, NO! This is just a matter of an event using the word "World," which is not allowed by ISAF unless the class has ISAF International or Recognized status.

The problem here is that all the kids that participate in this event could possibly be deprived of their rights to participate in the ISAF Youth World Championship.

I would like to hear what Art has to say about this, because maybe ISAF has granted some special dispensation to the SL16 Class to have a "World" event.

This sounds like a great opportunity for youth sailors IF it has been cleared with ISAF.