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
