The games commence! The event is now under event rules, so no swapping bits without approval, removing boats, or swapping parts out.

The SIs for the Toulon Worlds are here -

Michelangelo 'Lallo' Petrucci, founding partner of the Italian Class A and of the historic BiMare shipyard, until a few years ago the most important in the world for the construction of Class A, passed away on Friday 1 September. He was 82 years old.

Lallo Petrucci was very important for Italian sailing, both as a sailor and as a boatbuilder. For many things he was a volcanic, whimsical and inventive entrepreneur; the A-Class owes much to his work since the 1970s

His ashes will be scattered at sea according to his wishes.

It is important to note that all the documentation for the 2023 World Championships in Toulon are here - https://aclassworld2023-toulon.com/portfolio/documents/ and individual documents can be downloaded as .pdf files. It is suggested that you do this as soon as possible, in case the club wifi being occasionally be unreliable.

From Sailworld and Yachts & Yachting Magazines.

In just over two weeks’ time, the warm, azure waters of Toulon Bay will be filled with the spectacle of more than 120 of the World’s fastest single-handed cats. The A-Class Catamaran 2023 Worlds are starting on the 9th September. Hosted by the Toulon Yacht Club, this historic harbour is the HQ of the French Navy, so rather like a French Portsmouth and is beautifully sheltered from the biggest seas the Mediterranean can bring up.

Friday September 8th: "Paddle together against breast cancer" event in collaboration with a partner.
Program from 5.30pm : Presentation of the project + provision of kayaks/paddle to paddle and fight against breast cancer for those directly or indirectly concerned.

Saturday September 9th: Practice races followed by the competition opening ceremony (Parade of Nations, speeches, welcome drink).

TOULON 2023. Important change in SIs.

Please take note of this new information concerning your participation in the A -Cat Worlds 2023:

"Dear Worlds Competitors. The World’s Sailing Instructions are nearly finalised and will contain a rule that we have not come across before at a World event. The MINISTÈRE DE LA TRANSITION ÉCOLOGIQUE ET SOLIDAIRE mandates that all competing boats must carry a tow line.

A month and a half out from the 2023 Worlds in Toulon, well over 100 sailors are now signed up for what is now promising to be a classic major event sailed on the Med. Christian Stock reports on what we can expect as some tight title fights could be on the cards.

A few details about the Toulon Worlds

Motorhome slots have now been filled, so if you don't have a reservation, you must stop at a nearly campsite. All those who have a slot have recieved and email confirmation.

There is an amendment made to the notice of race concerning the compulsory wearing of lycra. '2.2 The wearing of lycra supplied by the organising authority will be compulsory'.

Once again, the Dutch Hellecat club were their usual happy and friendly selves as they hosted the July A-Cat open meeting. This international affair featured sailors from Holland, Germany, Belgium, Wales, England and Scotland. Attendance was reduced a little as a few of the usual Dutch luminaries were absent as one of their number was getting married, and Thijs Visser's new bride seemed strangely reluctant to hold their wedding reception in an old sand filled hut on the beach surrounded by catamarans and smelly neoprene. We all wish them well though!.