International 5.5 Metre Class Association
The object of the International 5.5 Metre Class Association is to promote and develop 5.5 Metre racing throughout the World. The first President of the association was Mr. Owen Aisher.
Since the development of the class spanned more than half a century the boats of the first periode can not keep up with the modern ones. Therefor the association made, in 2007, divisions in the class based upon age of the boat :
- Classic Fleet (Designs before 1970)
- Evolution Fleet
- Modern Fleet (Designs from 1994)
During major races there are separate trophies per fleet, however if a classic fleet boat beats the modern fleet, the classic fleet boat wins the modern fleet trophee.
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