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Class Rules

The Class Rules specify the boat and how it is used; certification and administration as well as the crew and any personal equipment that may be carried.

These are read in conjunction with the Equipment Rules of Sailing (ERS) which provide more general governance of the equipment used in the sport. The rules are revised and published every four years by World Sailing.

It is the responsibility of the World Sailing Class Association to manage their Class Rules.

All classes, especially those applying for status, are encouraged to use the World Sailing Standard Class Rules template when writing their rules. The Class Rules are published on the relevant Class page.

The International Contender Class Rules are regularly reviewed. The aim is to both develop the class and keep old boats competitive.

The latest Class Rules of the International Contender Class are available on the World Sailing web site.

Maintaning the Class Rules is one of the responsibilities of the International Contender Association (ICA). The Rules that govern the functioning of the Association are defined in the Association Rules.

Every year a World Championship is being held. These truely international events as well as European Championships are governed by the following rules: ICA Championship Rules 2023