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11/03/2026

New IFDCO Boat Registrar – Welcome, Peggy Bahr! 5 (3)

2nd Hand Items, IFDCO News

The IFDCO is pleased to announce that Peggy Bahr has agreed to take on the role of Boat Registrar.

Earlier this year, Rob Taal stepped down from the position for health reasons, and we would like to express our sincere gratitude for his work and dedication. We are currently in a transition phase, during which all enquiries will be handled centrally.
Please direct all requests to info@sailifdco.net.

Peggy brings an exceptional combination of professional expertise and deep class knowledge. As a civil engineer working in an engineering office, she is well‑versed in IT‑ and office‑related responsibilities — an ideal foundation for the administrative and technical aspects of the Boat Registrar role.

Within the Flying Dutchman community, Peggy is widely known and highly respected. She has been sailing the FD for many years together with her husband, Torsten Bahr, and is one of the most successful helmspersons in our class. At World Championships, she has repeatedly proven her skill as the best female FD sailor. Her commitment to the Flying Dutchman class spans decades and is exemplified not only by her own achievements but also by the engagement of her family: their daughter Vivian is actively racing internationally as well.

We are delighted to welcome Peggy into this important role and are confident that her experience, dedication, and enthusiasm will be of great value to the IFDCO and all FD sailors worldwide.

All Boat Registrar enquiries can be done online: https://www.sailifdco.com/technical/
For any other questions please contact info@sailifdco.net.

Warm regards,
IFDCO Executive Committee

11/02/2026

A Modern, Easier Way to Confirm Your IFDCO Membership 5 (1)

IFDCO News

To make our membership-processes more future‑ready, reduce unnecessary effort, and avoid issues with forgotten or lost membership cards, we are moving entirely to a digital solution.

We will no longer send out membership stickers, and the traditional membership booklet will be discontinued. Your IFDCO membership is now verified exclusively through the IFDCO App.

Your national secretaries will confirm and activate your membership directly in the app.

What you need to do:

  • Load the IFDCO App in the App-Store (Apple App Store | Google Play Store)
  • Register in the IFDCO App with your profile.
  • Select the role “IFDCO Member”.
  • Your national secretary will then approve your membership.
If you have your membership number at hand, perfect — but it’s not required for the first registration; you can add it later on – but please make sure to have it for the next Worlds.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any trouble registering. We are still optimizing the process and the look & feel of the App.
10/02/2026

New IFDCO Class Rules 4 (4)

IFDCO News, Technical

Dear IFDCO Sailors,

As of March 1, the new IFDCO Class Rules are in force. These updated rules provide a solid and practical foundation for the years ahead, while remaining true to the traditions and principles that have long defined our class.

The rules have been rewritten using the latest World Sailing template. This brings greater clarity, consistency, and alignment with current international standards. In addition, a separate document has been created in which all measurement instructions are brought together in one concise and accessible reference, making the process clearer and more practical for sailors and measurers alike.

The development of these rules is the result of dedicated work by Tanja Heijink-Bausch (NED) and her technical team. Special thanks go to Ioannis Remoundos (GRE), Paul Hemker (USA), Bill Bernard (USA), Kai Schaeffer (GER), and Meike Greten (GER) for their valuable contributions. We would also like to express particular appreciation to Peter Hinrischen (CAN) for providing the original drawings, and to André Verkooijen (NED) for carefully redrawing one of them to meet current requirements.

All remaining changes are documented in detail in the CRC document, which we encourage you to consult for a complete overview. With these new rules in place, the class is well prepared to move forward—grounded in its heritage and ready for the future.

New Rules – > FD Class Rules 2026

IFDCO

03/02/2026

Sails – Mainsail and Spinnaker – GB 0 (0)

Sails

A new listing has been submitted via the IFDCO website.

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LISTING DETAILS
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Listing title: Sails
What are you selling: Sails
Condition: Good
Price: £250 for the pair
Location: Burnham on Crouch

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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Technical description:
Mainsail and Spinnaker

Included / additional notes:
I have a mainsail and Spinnaker for my old FD which I sold well over 15 years ago and these sails were unfortunately stored in my garage loft. Whilst they may not be brand new and ready to race they are in overall very good condition and very serviceable. I have 14 photographs but their size means I can’t load onto this site

Photos:
Photo 1:
Photo 2:
Photo 3:

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CONTACT DETAILS
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Contact email: tim.howard@laspartnership.com
Contact name: Tim Howard
Contact phone: +447836263008
23/01/2026

FD ESP-11 2000 0 (0)

Boats

A new listing has been submitted via the IFDCO website.

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LISTING DETAILS
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Listing title: FD ESP-11 2000
What are you selling: Boat
Condition: Very good
Price: 10000
Location: ALTEA SPAIN

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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Technical description:
Built by L. Mader, year 2000

Selden carbon mast with cover, in great condictions, with all halyards and fittings / ready to sail

Automatic pole launching system (spiro)

Carbon boom and spy pole

Carbon rudder and centerboard from TEB

Bojsen Moller sails: genoa, mainsail and spinnaker in good conditions

Hull in perfect shape, all systems and fittings working correctly.

Aluminium club troley in perfect condition

Top and bottom road covers. Also club cover (only deck).

Totally ready to sail.

Included / additional notes:

Photos:
Photo 1:

Photo 2:

Photo 3:

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CONTACT DETAILS
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Contact email: juan-egea@outlook.com
Contact name: JUAN
Contact phone: +34609273854
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