Viper 640 achieves International Class Status
by Rondar Raceboats 20 Dec 2016 01:46 PST
20 December 2016
Viper 640 International Regatta at Bermuda day 3 © Beau Outteridge
Following steady growth of the Class, the high performance Viper 640 keelboat has successfully achieved International Status from World Sailing (ISAF).
More than 40 boats were shipped for a Bermuda regatta in November 2016 and the decision by World Sailing came just in time for this major Viper 2016 regatta to be designated an international event.
This follows on from selection earlier this year by Gulf State yacht clubs (GYA) for the Viper 640 to be their fleet boat. Their selection process was long and careful, considering the benefits of many sports keelboats. The Viper appeals to all types of sailor, all sexes, young and old and it is clear that the sailors enjoy dynamic sailing at outstanding venues with a strong social programme.
The next major event will be the Bacardi Miami Regatta in spring, March 5-11th 2017, a regular regatta venue for Vipers for the past few years which has attracted overseas participation from Australian, Canadian, and UK teams.
There will be a further international regatta at Lake Garda, Italy, June 26-30th 2017. Entries have already been received from a number of countries including the USA, Australia, UK and Spain. A regular programme of international regattas at attractive venues is being planned by the Class.
Rondar Raceboats are sole producers of the Viper 640 and are partners with the International Class Association. Based in Wiltshire, UK, they produce high quality GRP construction in a controlled environment.
For more information visit www.rondarboats.com and www.viper640.org