The World, European and North American Ranking Series commenced in 2001 and year-by-year, has become very popular among European and North American sailors alike.
The purpose of the IMCA World Ranking is to encourage Melges 24 owners and sailors to travel and attend major events. Each season the IMCA reviews the program and scoring system to ensure that it continues to meet the Melges 24 Owner and sailor needs.
How does it work?
| Base scoring system will award points as follows | |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | 100 points |
| 2nd Place | 99 points |
| 3rd Place | 98 points |
| 4th Place | 97 points |
| - | - |
| 100th Place | 1 point |
| 101th Place and below | 0 points |
For events of 9 competitors or less base scoring will apply.
| Events of 10 or more competitors apply the following point weightings | |
|---|---|
| 10-19 competitors | multiply base points by 1.1 |
| 20-39 competitors | multiply base points by 1.2 |
| 40-59 competitors | multiply base points by 1.3 |
| 60-79 competitors | multiply base points by 1.4 |
| Above 80 competitors | multiply base points by 1.5 |
Competitors that wish to participate in the Corinthian Rankings must obtain ISAF Sailor Classifications for all their crews and crews must meet the standard Melges 24 Corinthian requirements at all qualifying events.
