RSX class is initiating legal action against ISAF

Thursday, 02 August 2012 13:32

Berlin, August 2, 2012 "The International Kiteboarding Association (IKA) has been informed that the International RS:X Class Association Ltd is taking legal action against the International Sailing Federation (ISAF), based on the fact that ISAF has selected Kiteboarding and not Windsurfing as Olympic sailing event for the Games in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. We feel shocked that an international class, being bound by ISAF constitution, rules and regulations, is even considering legal action against the world governing body because of a decision that has been taken in a highly dubious and undemocratic process and in full accordance with the defined decision making processes of ISAF . Initiating legal action in the middle of the Olympic Games might damage not only the performance of the affected sailors but also the reputation of sailing in general. The International Kiteboarding Association is fully aware of the ongoing discussions about Olympic Events and Equipment and is respecting ISAFs internal processes." http://www.internationalkiteboarding.org/ Is the ISAF Vote Invalid? It is crucial to understand what irregularities took place in the lead up to the May 5, 2012 vote in favor of kiteboard racing. Those irregularities are substantial and put into question the validity of the vote. They fall into these broad categories: The ISAF Constitution was not respected ISAF Regulations were not followed The Kiteboarding Technical Report is Not Accurate The Equipment Evaluation was Supposed to Include Windsurfing saveolympicwindsurfing.wordpress.com