2026 January NFIA Board Meeting

Please find details of the recent NFIA board meeting dated 8th January 2026:

NFIA Committee Meeting – Minutes

Date: 08.01.26
Format: Online
Attendees: Lennart, Simon, Steffi, Gero
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1. Agenda & opening
        •       Agenda was circulated and accepted.
   
2. Minutes Procedure
Decision:
        •       Official minutes will be short and decision-focused
        •       Published minutes will include:
        •       Topics discussed
        •       Decisions made
        •       Action points

3. Measurement & Measurers
        •       National Associations must formally request NFIA approval for measurers.
        •       NFIA does not search for or appoint measurers.
        •       Requests must come with official nomination from the National Association.
Decision:
        •       Approved measurers will be maintained in a consolidated list and on website
Actions:
        •       National Associations to submit formal requests.
        •       Lennart to send current measurer list to Simon.
        •       Simon to publish the list on the website.

4. Racing Calendar
Decision:
        •       NFIA website will provide links only to National Association calendars.
        •       Responsibility for accuracy and updates remains with National Associations.
Actions:
        •       Simon to publish links

5. Gold Cup 2026 – Travemunde
        •       Organisation is well advanced with approx. six months remaining.
        •       Dedicated Gold Cup website is live.
        •       Close integration with Travemunde Woche.
        •       Programme published and largely final.
        •       Strong engagement via WhatsApp and social channels.
Action:
        •       German organisers to distribute Gold Cup information to National Associations.

6. Gold Cup 2027 – Hanko (Finland)
        •       Preparations underway.
        •       Sponsor search ongoing.
        •       Event expected to be successful and combined with Finnish Nationals.

7. Future Gold Cup Strategy

Agreed principles:
        •       Attractive venues in key locations to encourage strong numbers
        •       Strong organisation
        •       Engagement from host clubs
        •       Destination value for sailors and families

Decision (in principle):
        •       Explore proactive outreach to potential host clubs.
        •       Develop clearer venue selection guidance.

8. Gold Cup 2028 – Early Discussion
        •       UK currently the only formal applicant.
        •       Sweden and Denmark identified as strong potential regions.
        •       Marstrand highlighted as a world-class venue.
Actions:
        •       Lennart to contact Swedish National Association.
        •       If positive, initiate discussions with Marstrand.
        •       Report back at next meeting.

9. Sessan Cup 2027 (85 Year Anniversary)
        •       Denmark identified as preferred host.
        •       Kerteminde suggested as ideal venue.
        •       Proposal to align Sessan Cup with Tibbe Cup  (late August).
Action:
        •      Steffi to contact Per regarding Kerteminde and coordination.