The International One Metre Class

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Class Secretary

Steve Landeau
3735 West Sheringham Avenue
Orange, CA 92868-1657
Home Phone: (714) 939-9037

Description

The International One Metre class is the fastest-growing class in the world. This class is distinct and different in purpose from the US One Meter class, and complements the International Marblehead Class as a simpler, less expensive boat. The International class has a one-design rig, and has minimum weights on the keel and overall, and restricts the hull material. The net effect of these differences is that the typical cost spiral of lighter weight, and more expensive materials and manufacturing processes, is arrested. This allows amateur designers and builders a chance to design and build with little concern that they are building in a disadvantage due to weight. This is a feature not found in any existing AMYA class, and is one of the reasons that the class is so popular around the world.

Registration

The International One Metre class is "recognized" by the AMYA. In order to register boats in the United States, use the standard AMYA procedure and fee of $7, and send to the Class Secretary. In return for your application, he will issue you a unique registration number. According to the International Class Administrative Rules , the last 2 digits of your registration number are your sail number. You may have your choice of registration numbers, initially restricted to no more than 3 digits.

Official Class Measurers are available throughout the country. For more information contact the Class Secretary.

AMYA Class Rules

The AMYA Class rule is simple:

1.0 The AMYA International One Metre Class adopts the current International One Metre class rules, together with all applicable rules referenced by it, with the following exceptions:

1.1 There are currently no exceptions.