Australian International A Division Catamaran Association

The International Yacht Racing Union formulated rules for the International Catamaran Divisions in 1962 with approved amendments in 1963 and 1964. The purpose of these rules was to encourage racing and development within four divisions. It was hoped that International status would be granted to one or more classes within each division. DESIGNS: The first A division catamaran registered in Australia was designed and built by John Smallman of Victoria in 1966. The first A cats built in Sydney... more