When the slate of events for the 2012 Olympics was to be determined last November, the ISAF were required to reduce the event total from the current eleven down to ten. The multihull event was eliminated.

This proved to be tremendously unpopular amongst the international sailing community, and based on the significant outcry that followed, ISAF has agreed to reconsider. At the ISAF Mid-Year Meeting to take place in Qingdao, China 8-12 May, the Council will reaffirm their decision on the 2012 Olympic Events by a simple majority vote.

If the vote affirms the decision, obviously the multihull remains eliminated. However, should the Council vote not to reaffirm the decision, two separate votes will follow:

1. Should the selected events for the Men be changed – A majority of two
thirds will be required to effect any change as per Regulation 16.1.3 (a).
2. Should the selected events for the Women be changed – A majority of two
thirds will be required to effect any change as per Regulation 16.1.3 (a).

For more information on the voting system, visit www.sailing.org/22668.php.