I spoke to a friend of mine in Singapore and the one SL 16 that was in Singapore was packed up and sent back to France. So there are no SL 16’s in Asia anymore.
As for the SL 16 being a recognised class, the ISAF Conference rejected them as they didn’t have enough numbers.
I think I can answer the question on the “honorary membership” from Wouter. The first name Olivier Bovyn was the guy in ISAF pushing the SL 16. Some of the other names I recognise as either designer or builders. .
I would like to congratulate New2Sailin2 on how quickly he/she has integrated into the sport of sailing. Apart from the first two posts, he/she has shown that he/she has built up a very good knowledge of the sport, especially the Hobie and Youth Sailing side of it. Reading his/her previous posts has proved very enlightening. And all since August 04.
The first post is below - I feel like I'm back on the "Old Forum"
New2Sailing2 08/06/04
I am new to sailing and thought what I would like to sailing in a Worlds. I contacted a friend who has been sailing forever and some offical in US Sailing. He told me some organisation owned the rights to host all sailing world event. Also if I attended an non sanctioned event I would be banned from sailing from all US Sailing clubs and events. Is this true are you guys running something you can't. Can I get banned from cometiting at my own club if I attend?
