Mary:
No,ISAF didn't allow the word WORLD in our brochure. See the message from them below......

"I have to inform you that the SL16 is not entitled to hold a “World Cup”.

ISAF Regulation 18 – ISAF Approval of World Championships

“ISAF approval is required for any event that is described as a World Championship, uses the word “World” in the title of the event, or …”

Our brochure was made up and sent to ISAF to look over and they rejected it so we are making a new one using the approved words GOLD CUP. I just didn't have a copy of the new one yet when I attached it to my post. Who knew it would create a litany on ISAF and catamaran sailing.

I am so glad so many people responded to my post from so far away. Paraguay and Switzerland, I hope you know you are welcome to send a team. The event is an open event and any nation can send one. Canada and Mexico have some great sailors in this age group as well as Italy, Spain, Great Britian and the Netherlands. I expect most sailing nations will be represented in June at the SL16 Gold Cup.

Best regards,
AJS