Sailors looking to compete at the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships - the main qualifier
for the 2012 London Olympic Games Sailing Competition – are a step closer to fulfilling their dreams
with the announcement of the Event’s qualification system.
In making today’s announcement Perth 2011 Event Director John Longley also revealed the
appointees to the roles of Principle Race Officer, International Technical Officer and Chair of the Jury
for the World Championships.
Qualification for Perth 2011 is divided into two main categories - fleet racing and match racing and
every ISAF Member National Authority (MNA) is entitled to one priority place in each event,
according to Mr Longley.
“Although each MNA is guaranteed only one place per event, they could get up to six places each, in
less numerous classes,” he explained.
Additional places will be granted based on the respective 2010 World Championships (or the
European Championships for Stars and 49ers), and on ISAF rankings.
“MNAs decide which sailors actually go to the Olympics to fill the places earned at Perth 2011,” he
continued.