Author: Tim Long

Japan has submitted all relevant applications to join the DFICA and the Executive Board has approved those applications. Pursuant with the DFICA Constitution and DFICA Regulations , the Board now posts for public viewing and comment on the Japan proposal to join DFICA.

We have had news from the organisers of the 2026 DF95 Globals over in South Africa that the Notice of Race has been published on their website which is great news and puts lots of detail to the plans that they have been making over the last 12 months. Great job guys!

Click here to take a look at the NoR.

We have just had the new version rigging instructions for the DF65 V8 and the DF95 V3. Head to the rigging and tuning sections for both boats and you’ll find them there. If you can’t work that out or just can’t wait find them below.

Please find below a statement from the DFICA and Joysway about the two new versions of the DF65 and DF95. It explains the changes to the boats and John Tushingham and myself have produced a video which visually details these changes. Anything else you have read on social media is superceded by this announcement. Video link below announcement.

To view the video description of the the changes please click here.

The rules committee were asked to answer some questions about a few rules and we have added the latest interpretations to the relevant page.

To check out the update please click here.

Please note that there is now a DF distributor based in Hong Kong. Please visit the “Where to Buy” page for contact details.

China has submitted all relevant applications to join the DFICA and the Executive Board has approved those applications. Pursuant with the DFICA Constitution and DFICA Regulations , the Board now posts for public viewing and comment on the China proposal to join DFICA.

Yesterday (12th May) the 2024 DF65 Globals got underway in Sweden. The weather looked lovely and eventually the breeze turned up and allowed a good day’s racing.

The organisers have a great Facebook page that is being kept up to date with all the latest information including results, videos and other good stuff.

If you want to keep up to date over the next few days of racing then please click here

Good luck to all the skippers taking part.

Chile has submitted all relevant applications to join the DFICA and the Executive Board has approved those applications. Pursuant with the DFICA Constitution and DFICA Regulations , the Board now posts for public viewing and comment on the Chile proposal to join DFICA.

As you’ll no doubt be aware the DFICA has conducted some consultation to get the class rules for both DF65 and DF95 up to date in a manner that included input from all member nations.

The new class rules are now online and are effective from January 1st 2024. There is also some rationale from the Rules Committee so that you can see the reasoning behind the changes.

Edit-For those that can’t find them the new class rules are under the relevant class heading on the main menu.

Have a great 2024 racing season.