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2012 Olympic Moth Proposal

The Background...

  • The Laser was selected as the Men's Single Hander Event in the 2008 Olympic Games but in November 2008, the ISAF Council will make a decision on the most suitable Class/Equipment for the Men's Single Hander Event in 2012.

The Status...

  • The International Moth Class has been proposed by the Hong Kong Sailing Federation as a suitable Class for the Men's Single Hander Event at the 2012 Olympic Games.

The Competition...

  • In addition to the Moth, the Laser, Finn, Musto Skiff and Europe have also been shortlisted as possible Equipment choices for the Men's Single Hander Event in 2012.

The Objective...

  • To select the Bladerider RX Moth for the Men's Single Hander Event in the 2012 Olympics.

The Equipment...

  • The Bladerider RX Moth
    Weight: approx 33kg (fully rigged)
    Price: 9.750 Euro or US$13,950

The Requirement...

  • ISAF Council to vote in the Moth Class for the Men's Single Hander Event and select the Bladerider RX for the 2012 Olympic Games.