X-41 - Now ISAF Recognized

by Robert McClelland on 12 Dec 2008 X-41 The Meteoric One Design Class - now ISAF Recognized.

The X-41, with 70 boats built, has now become an ISAF recognized class in the league with her little sister the X-35 (recognized in 2006) and other prestigious one design classes as Swan 45, Farr 40, Mumm 30 and Melges 24.

These one design classes are strictly observed by ISAF in respect to conformity of construction and building and consistency in the enforcement of class rules. Only when a class has been ISAF recognized they have permission to name their cups 'World Championships'.

With the recent ISAF recognition, the X-41 has high potential for becoming the future international 40 feet one design class attracting the best professional sailors in the world. The showcase was in Copenhagen this summer where the first X-41 International Championship was held with 32 boats from 16 nations.

Three major fleets have been formed – equally spread in the regions; Mediterranean, West European and North European/Scandinavian. Consequently, the X-41 has been invited by many of the most prestigious yacht clubs to form their own class at international events. In Italy the Yacht Club Italiano is organizing the X-41 World Championship 2009, in Germany the Kieler Yacht-Club is hosting the European Championship 2009 and in Spain the Real Club Nautico de Mallorca has invited the X-41 class to take part in Copa del Rey in August. Here the X-41 will be one of the largest one design classes during the event - like the X-35 class was in 2008.

They say that ‘success breeds success’. If that is true then the X-41 fleet will continue to grow as more and more yachtsmen discover this beautifully made one design that guarantees close, fast racing yet also boasts a comfortable interior that is a world away from the Spartan shells of many racing classes. The good news is certainly spreading as the X-41 was declared ‘Best Crossover Boat of the Year 2008’ by Sailing World in the USA. With ISAF class recognition this is a one-design that is clearly going from strength to strength.

X-Yachts is offering a special package to the X-41 owners-to-be. They may have their new boat delivered 'race-ready' at a favourable price at one of next year’s class events.

X-Yachts Australia
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Church Point
NSW 2105
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