This document was compiled by a working group of dedicated A-Cat sailors - Christian Stock, Dominik Peikert, Matthias Dietz (+), Rainer Bohrer. 

We dedicate it to our deceased sailing friend Matthias Dietz, whose great fairness should be a role model for us all.

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2024 A-Class Cat Worlds Preview.

With the A-Cat Worlds 2024 entries for Italy, having now closed, we have 184 boats.  I’ll just say that again, we have 184 boats!  This is probably the largest single class multihull event in the World this year and it’s also one of largest cat fleets assembled outside of the Texal race this year too! In fact, that’s bigger than all the combined boat fleets at the Olympics!

Jacques Valente passed away on July 11. He was a seasoned sailor with a rich career, known for his participation in events such as the Mini Transat and the Route du Rhum. His passion for sailing began at the age of 9, and despite significant health challenges, including a kidney transplant in 2008, he continued to be an active advocate for organ donation and a prominent figure in competitive sailing.

Jacques owned several A-Cat’s during his sailing career and was member of the I.A.C.A. Committe from 2021 to 2023. We express our deepest sympathy to his wife and survivors.

A great fun event, with some interesting moments for all.  Christian Stock reports.

The following alterations to the class rules have been approved by World Sailing.

The amendment of rule C.1.1(b) : "...allow the use of trapeze harnesses that are not of the quick release variety".

And slight alteration of rule C.7.1 : the Event TC and the Race Committee may allow.

Available at - http://www.a-cat.org/sites/default/files/CTACR20240508.pdf

It is with great sadness that we must report the passing of another A-Cat legend, known to a great many of us. Matthias Dietz was a beloved and gentle character for many years on both the German and European circuits. His immense knowledge of all things, ranging from the 1970's Le Mans Porsche 917 breaking systems that he worked on as an engineer, up to how he sets his rig up for those light airs, of which he was one of the Kings.

Book the dates - 7th-14th June.
A-Cat Euros 2025, Spiaggia 151 Riccione, Italy

More details to follow!

It gives us great pleasure to introduce Matilde Delaite to the IACA team. Mathilde will be looking after our Instagram account and helping to spread the A-Cat love across that platform, so hopefully engaging a few new sailors to join us.

I was reflecting on the class and where it could want to be heading recently, when I realised the question that we get asked frequently when someone is expressing an interest in our lovely boats is - I’m looking at getting an A-Cat, but what type should I go for? It is usually met with the first question from us, and we must assume that they have at least done a little research, and discovered that we have 2 categories within our class, so it’s do you want an Open or a Classic?