The Yngling is ready for the ISAF Annual Conference
by Mattias Dahlstrom 6 Nov 2008 10:00 PST
Next week the ISAF Annual Conference will decide which equipment will be used at the 2012 Olympic
Games in London. The Yngling is a contestant for the Women Keelboat (match) Event. The Yngling Class is ready.
The Yngling Class is an established ISAF International and Olympic Class. Around 4000 Ynglings have been built and 800 boatowners are active paying members of the International Yngling Association. The Class has 6 independent ISAF licensed builders on three continents. Statistic has shown that all Yngling are very equal regardless of age and builder.
A strong Class Association and ERS standard Class Rules ensure stability, safety and cost effi ciency. The Class has the organisational and logistical experience to supply boats to regatta organisers.
The Yngling has proven itself a boat that can stand up to the demands of Olympic campaigning and its solid construction gives the boats a long competitive life. In many different events the Yngling has proven suitable for Match Racing, Fleet Racing and Team Racing.
Quotes from Sailors:
Sofia BEKATOROU (GRE) “I think it [the Yngling] is a good solution for the forthcoming Olympics if you take into consideration that is has already been tested as equipment for 2 Olympics and also its performance depends more on the crew work and not so much on the speed. It is a very tactical boat...”
Ekaterina SKUDINA (RUS) “I am sure Yngling is a good boat for Match racing because it is easy handled and not overpowered with sails and rigging. It has very similar speed in the fleet so only tactics and quick decisions are important. It is more fair play and not a technical trick.”
Sarah AYTON (GBR) ”I think the Yngling will make a good match racing boat”
Ulrike SCHUEMANN (GER) ”I am totally positive, that the Yngling and the combined match racing and
fl eet racing format will be the most effective program” ...”I like that idea because it gives everybody the same chance and we should not think about the prospective of 8 pro teams.”
Find full interviews with sailors at yngling.org