US Sailing is now accepting applications from International teams to the new and improved International Women’s Keelboat Championship on August 14-20, 2016 at the American Yacht Club in Rye, NY. The championship will feature 24 teams in J/70s, and half the fleet has been reserved for international teams. The championship will rotate each year to venues within, and outside the U.S.
Event website – http://www.ussailing.org/racing/championships/adult/iwkc/
Press release – http://www.ussailing.org/iwkc-2016
The NOR has been posted.
To ensure a fast and competitive racing format, additional changes have been made to speed up the action. The format consists of fleet racing with a “team racing” twist, featuring two flights of six boats each with teams rotating after every two races. Each team will race an equal number of races against the others. Races will be approximately 15 minutes in duration. Host clubs will ensure quick rotations and on-the-water judging, in addition to an improved viewing experience for spectators.