Oppie Sail Numbers to be re-issued

Recently the ISA issued a number of new Optimist Dinghy Sail numbers out of sequeence.  This matter has now been resolved.

IODAI recently became aware that a number of new Optimist Dinghy Sail Numbers had been issued out of sequence by the ISA.  IODAI raised the matter with the ISA for the following reasons:

1. Firstly we believe this to be in contravention of the International Optimist Dinghy Association (IODA) class rules. 
2. Secondly and probably more importantly it has implications with regard to the resale value of recently purchased boats.  As the sail number is a recognised guide to the age of an Optimist Dinghy, it is important that the issue of sail numbers by the ISA, corresponds with the date of registration.

The ISA confirm that this was an administrative error on their part and IODAI were in no way accountable for it.  They take full responsibilty and will re-issue new numbers without delay.  They also assure that they have put in place procedures to ensure it does not happen again.