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                                        IYRU MYRD
        Rules and Recommendations for Adoption and Control of International Classes

1          Purpose

1.1        International Status (IS) gives formal recognition that the class gives good racing and
           is well spread internationally.

2          Types of International Classes

2.1        Each International Class shall be placed in one of the following categories.

2.1.1      FREE CONSTRUCTION
           (a)        Construction is free and no licence is necessary to become a builder.

2.1.2      LIMITED CONSTRUCTION
           (a)       Manufacture of hulls and equipment is based on a limited number of
           builders per country licensed by the Division.
           (b)       The Division holds the copyright of each class. This may have been handed
           over to the Division, or leased to the Division whilst the class holds IS (no leasing fee
           being charged).
           (c)        A building fee may be charged on each boat when it is built. This is a one
           time only charge, the benefits of which are divided between the designer, the
           International Class Association (ICA) and the Division.

2.1.3      SERIES CONSTRUCTION
           (a)        The manufacture of hulls and equipment is based on one or a strictly limited
           number of builders using mass production systems and techniques. It is a class built
           to the tightest reasonable tolerances having good quality controls to ensure similarity
           of the boats.
           (b)        The copyright may continue to be owned by the designer or principal
           builder.
           (c)       The the Division shall receive a building fee. This is a one time only charge,
           the benefits of which are divided between the designer, if not separately arranged, the
           ICA and the Division.
           (d)        The class rules may only be changed with the prior approval of the principal
           builder, the ICA and the Division.
           (e)        The supply of ancillary equipment may be controlled and available only from
           a restricted number of listed suppliers.

3          Procedure for Conferring International Status
3.1        IS shall be conferred on a class only by a majority vote of the Permanent Committee
           (PC), upon a recommendation of the Technical Committee (TC).




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3.2   (a)        The TC is responsible for examining the class rules, plans, building
      controls, specification and methods of checking that boats conform with the controls.
      The master copy of the written specification, rules and other descriptive material shall
      be in English from which translations may be made.
      (b)      The PC shall check the constitution of the ICA if one exists and it shall be
      approved by the IYRU.
      (c)       There shall be a formal written agreement between the Division and the
      copyright owner setting out the rights of each party, particularly those concerning
      changes to class rules, plans and specification and any financial arrangements.

3.3   No limit shall be placed on the number of classes given IS.

4     Conditions
4.1   A class may be considered for IS if the Division Members (DMs) of at least eight
      countries, after consultation with the ICA and National Class Associations (NCAs),
      recommend adoption on the basis of having raced the class in their own countries.
      The DMs recommending the adoption shall give evidence to the Division regarding the
      number of boats registered in the class in their countries, the number of boats built in
      recent years and the number of clubs regularly racing the class, in order to show the
      class strength.

4.2   A new class may be initiated or adopted by the PC and granted IS provided there is, in
      the opinion of the TC, a need for the class and that it meets all conditions other than
      those in 4.7.

4.3   A new class shall have adequate sailing qualities to give satisfaction in racing.

4.4   A new class shall not be adopted if it is considered that it will adversely affect an
      existing International Class, provided that the latter has proved itself to be of sufficient
      vitality. As the requirements demanded by different waters may vary, however, the
      existence of more than one class of more or less similar type shall be allowed. The
      deciding factor shall be whether or not in the opinion of the PC the adoption of the
      new class will lead to more or better racing.

4.5   Classes considering applying for IS, or those under consideration for IS, shall take
      active steps to prevent the class being described in the media as 'International' before
      such title has been conferred by the PC.

4.6   Before granting IS the PC shall be satisfied that the class:
      (a)       is sailed in several countries (see following table)
      (b)       gives good racing and that its spread is not entirely due to its price and its
      popularity for activities other than racing
      (c)      is capable of being well administered internationally either by the Division or
      by its own ICA. In the latter case the final authority of the Division shall be
      acknowledged
      (d)      where appropriate, has building specifications and controls of a high
      standard
      (e)     has clearly expressed class rules in IYRU format consistent with current
      IYRU measurement procedures and policy


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         (f)       has a high standard of measurement.

4.7      The following table indicates the minimum support a class shall have achieved before
         applying for IS.

Free Construction Classes (Anybody can build)

Number of Countries                                                  8
Total Number of Active Boats                                         100

Limited Construction Classes (Licensed builders)

Number of Countries                                                  8
Total Number of Active Boats                                         200

Series Construction Classes

Number of Countries                                                  8
Total Number of Active Boats                                         300

5        Administration
5.1      Responsibility for the proper administration of the class in each country rests with the
         DM, whether it administers the class directly or delegates it to a NCA.

5.2      The DM or the NCA shall be entitled to collect fees from the owners in order to
         administer the class, and this may be stipulated in the class rules.

5.3      The Division shall consult the ICA and any other parties concerned before deciding
         the method for the allocation of sail numbers. If this is to be a national responsibility
         the DM shall be responsible but it may delegate the task to a NCA.

5.4      ICAs are entitled to conduct the IYRU-MYRD recognised World, Continental and
         Regional Championships.

5.5      The ICA shall report annually to the annual meeting of the PC on its activities and
         financial status and the growth of the class world-wide.

6        Measurement, Class Rules and ICA Constitution
6.1      Class rules shall be maintained to current IYRU format and standard so that the
         current IYRU Measurement Instructions and Sail Measurement Rules may be
         applicable. Class rules shall be periodically reviewed by the TC to incorporate recent
         interpretations and necessary amendments.

6.2      Measurement of an International Class shall be carried out by measurers officially
         recognised by the DM of the area in which measurement takes place.

6.3      Alterations to the class rules or to the constitution of the ICA shall require the approval
         of the Division.
6.4      The insignia, national letters and numbers on the sails of an International Class shall
         be shown in accordance with the IYRR.



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6.5      At World, Continental and Regional Championships the Sailing Instructions shall not
         amend or override the Class Rules without prior approval of the Division.

6.6      The body responsible for printing and issuing the class rules, certificates,
         measurement forms and plans shall be the body best able to undertake this.

6.7      Where no ICA exists any interpretations concerning the class rules shall be made by
         the Division. Interpretations concerning the class rules shall be made by the ICA, if
         one exists, and shall be submitted for the approval of the Division.

7        Withdrawal of International Status
7.1      The TC shall periodically review the existing International Classes and, where the
         class fails to meet the criteria in 7.2, recommend to the PC that IS be withdrawn.

7.2      The following table indicates the support a class shall have reduced to before the PC
         shall withdraw IS.

Free Construction Classes (Anybody can build)

Number of Countries                                              4
Total Number of Active Boats                                     50
Three Time Average of WC Entries                                 30

Limited Construction Classes (Licensed builders)

Number of Countries                                              4
Total Number of Active Boats                                     100
Three Time Average of WC Entries                                 30

Series Construction Classes

Number of Countries                                              4
Total Number of Active Boats                                     150
Three Time Average of WC Entries                                 30

7.3      Additionally the PC may withdraw the IS from any class for any reason considered
         appropriate by the PC on the recommendation of the TC. In particular it may withdraw
         IS if:
         (a)        the class is not giving true International Class racing i.e. there are
         insufficient entries or represented countries at major international events or
         (b)      the number of boats being built is small or
         (c)      the class no longer meets the conditions in 4.6.

7.4      It will be normal for the PC to give notice to DMs and the ICA and give them time to
         respond before withdrawing IS from a class.


         Effective 22 January 1995
         Previous issue: 10 January 1994




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