iQFOiL technical committee
BEHIND EVERY GREAT iQFOiL EVENT IS A TEAM OF EXPERTS MAKING SURE EVERYTHING RUNS SMOOTHLY, FAIRLY AND TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS.
THE iQFOiL CLASS TECHNICAL COMMITTEE BRINGS TOGETHER EXPERTISE IN RACE MANAGEMENT, EQUIPMENT INSPECTION & MEASUREMENT, AND JUDGING, WORKING UNDER THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CLASS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
FROM THE EQUIPMENT THAT POWERS iQFOiL TO THE RACING THAT DEFINES IT, ITS ROLE IS TO HELP ENSURE FAIR COMPETITION, CONSISTENT STANDARDS AND THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF SPORTING INTEGRITY ACROSS IQFOIL EVENTS WORLDWIDE.
iqfoil EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION
Equipment certification is a key part of ensuring fairness, consistency and equal opportunities across the iQFOiL fleet.
Using advanced 3D scanning technology, each item of equipment is digitally scanned and compared against an established reference model derived from production equipment. Its geometry is then analysed against defined tolerances, taking into account the different characteristics and functional areas of each component.
This process allows the Class to identify equipment that falls outside the accepted specifications and ensure that only compliant equipment is approved for use in iQFOiL competitions.
Each certified item is issued an individual certificate documenting its assessment, the reference model used and the relevant scanning information. This provides traceability and a consistent approach to equipment control across the fleet.
The goal is simple: one standard, a level playing field and confidence in the equipment used by every competitor.
iQFOiL Foil Certification – Scanning, Assessment & List of certified items
iQFOiL & World Sailing Certification Control Process
EQUIPMENT REGISTRATION SYSTEM
The iQFOiL Equipment Registration System (ERF) is an online platform designed to simplify and centralise equipment registration for competitors participating in Class events.
Through the system, sailors can register the equipment they intend to use during a competition, providing a clear record of their registered gear for the Technical Committee and Equipment Inspectors.
DIGITAL OFFICIATING
Digital officiating, developed by the iQFOiL Class, combines live video and replay footage — including drone footage where available — with dedicated digital tools to support race officials in reviewing incidents and accurately identifying sailors and situations on the water.
The replay system allows footage to be reviewed frame by frame, providing officials with a clearer picture of what happened and an additional level of precision when assessing incidents and making officiating decisions.
By bringing together multiple video angles and digital replay technology, digital officiating enhances the accuracy, consistency and transparency of race management.
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