Extension of M11 Trial Period

published 02/07/2024

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M11 Trial Period Details
WS Approval for M11 Trial Extension

The IGC continues to monitor the results of the M11 remediation. The remediation trial was originally intended to last through the 2024 World Championship, ending on 30 April 2024, with a class vote on whether to allow remediated M11 hulls to participate permanently with Etchells to follow. However, because of delays in completing remediation and the timely process of completing the work, more time and data are needed to adequately assess the effects of the remediation and compare remediated M11 hulls to Etchells in competition. To that end, on 23 January 2024, the IGC voted unanimously to ask World Sailing for permission to extend the trial period by one year to include the 2025 World Championships in Melbourne. We received approval from World Sailing on 1 February 2024 and, as such, has resolved to extend the trial period (IGC Resolution 2024-01).

Overall the feedback regarding the remediated M11 hulls from Australia has been positive. The IGC is discussing the analysis and information to be provided for members’ consideration, which may include:

• Analysis of race results
• Tow tests
• Waterline float tests
• A report from experts comparing scans of Plug 2, M11, and modified M11 hulls
• An independent, multi-national, panel to provide comments on all testing and results

   

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