BREAKING NEWS February 7, 2025

3/11/2023 3:46 pm

 

Press Release

International Sunfish Class Association™ Affirms Zim Sailing as the New Builder for ISCA® Class-legal Boats

 

February 7, 2025. As previously announced, ISCA has appointed Zim Sailing to be the new builder and sole provider of ISCA-legal new boats, parts and sails.

 

While the Sunfish® boat remains available, ISCA does not intend to approve any builder other than Zim Sailing as an ISCA class legal supplier of boats or parts.  It is important to note that all Sunfish built prior to December 31, 2024 will always be ISCA class legal as long as these boats comply with the ISCA class rules (including display of a valid World Sailing plaque as specified.)

 

While it may be initially confusing for new Sunfish to not be legal for class events, ISCA will work with its members, fleets and Zim’s strong dealer network to minimize any confusion.

 

ISCA is extremely pleased to have Zim Sailing as the new class builder.  After conducting a competitive and detailed review of potential new builders for ISCA-legal boats, the class association found Zim Sailing to be incredibly qualified.  Zim Sailing has a long history of producing top quality, durable, small fiberglass sailboats, and we are pleased they will bring their expertise and enthusiasm for one-design racing to the ISCA class.  Zim Sailing’s communication with the class, commitment to collaboration and transparency has been refreshing.  Zim Sailing is far along in development, and we are eager to see their first boats hit the water this spring.

 

The ISCA class could not be more excited about our partnership with Zim Sailing and the future of our class, worldwide.

 

ISCA Leadership