Press Release

11/15/2005 - Format For 2008 Olympic Regatta Determined

Singapore - After several discussions at the International Sailing Federation's (ISAF) Annual Conference, it was decided to change the format for the 2008 Olympic Sailing Competition. The Olympic Champions will be decided after a final 10-boat race, judged on the water and carrying a weighted double points score. The decision was passed with a massive majority last Friday. 

1. Regatta Format

• An 11 race series. A Medal Race will be scheduled on the day designated for each class's medal ceremony, even if the full schedule has not been completed by that day.
• The top 10 placed boats advance to the Medal Race. All boats advancing will be required to compete in the Medal Race.
• On the water umpiring will be used in the Medal Race.
• This format will apply to all test events and the 2008 Olympic Regatta (for all classes).

2. Scoring System

• There will be one discard for the series score but the Medal Race shall not be discarded.
• Competitors will carry their series scores (ie total of race scores after discard) through to the Medal Race.
• Race scores for the Medal Race will be doubled (ie 2 points for first, 4 points for second, and so on) and added to the series score.
• Any series tie after the Medal Race will be broken in favour of the boat finishing higher in the Medal Race.
• If the Medal Race is not completed, medals will be awarded based on the series score for all the prior races (in the normal way).