I think the SL16 doesn't have international status YET, but it is awarded exemptions in anticipation of it achieving the numbers needed for official recognition. At least some of the documents are written in that way. Read through the documents like class rules and by law to understand what I mean. Also the fact that the SL 16 may hold a World championship so soon ( in 5 months) after its conception suggests that it has acquired a special position in ISAFs view. Meaning it has defacto recognition even though it doesn't qualify under the rules governing the international classes.

But what else is new. The Hobie 16 + spi made use of the same construtions, this class never had the numbers to qualify for an international class either.




I know who these persons are as well, as some of the the others, that is not what I meant.

Wouter