Published: 20 May 2020

A Foundation Executive has been formed to steer the formation of the new IMCA international association, which is currently a class association within the International Radio Sailing Association (IRSA). This is a positive step forward for the Marblehead Class in that it will be able to more specifically focus on the needs and promotion of the Marblehead Class throughout the world. The Foundation Executive is a group of experienced competitors and administrators in the Radio Controlled sport and will be remaining in place only through 2020 to start it all up and then will call for a General Assembly with executive elections where the Members will take responsibility. The formation of the IMCA will in no way alter or change the process of the coming 2020 WC.

The modern ‘M’ class yacht is a ‘high-tech’ racer, sporting up to 6 measured rigs with trends of profiled rotating masts, unstayed carbon rigs, pocket luff mainsails, pre-preg carbon hulls and fins offering a wide scope for design freedom. At only 1290mm in overall length, the restricted development class rules allow both the professional or amateur designer/builder/sailmaker an attractive avenue to test their knowledge and skills in one of the most exhilarating radio yacht classes in the world. 

Published: 27 February 2020

an Invitation has been sent to all IRSA members.

FRA, ITA, NED and AUT added as members

AUS added as Foundation Member 

POR added as Foundation Member

ESP added as Foundation Member

SUI, JPN added as Foundation Member

Published: 05 November 2019

At the 2016 World Championships at Lake Garda, Italy, several interested groups worked on the founding and development of an International Class Association. This has taken some time to reach this point, but over the last few months great progress has been made with the help of key individuals to finish the development of the IMCA.

This involved the writing of an international standard Constitution to guide future executive committees and the development of a realistic schedule to turn a strong desire for an association into reality over the next 12 months.

The Schedule of Events

Dec 2019: Establishment of the Foundation Executive to oversee the next 12 months in preparation for the General Assembly and to assist the 2020 WC organisation in West Kirby.

Dec and Jan 2019/20: Invitation of prospective Member Nations

Jan 2020: Final discussion finishes on the future details of the organisation and it’s Constitution

1^st Feb.2020: Vote on Constitution by the Foundation Executive and Members

Feb 2020: Establish the organization within Swiss law

Mar 2020: Publish the website and start a dedicated forum

Mar 2020: Agreement with IRSA for take over responsibility of the ICA

Nov 2020: First General assembly, including nominations and vote on Executive Officer positions

Published: 30 June 2018

during the GA2018 of IRSA the proposal to establish class organization within IRSA failed-