X = ( (N+1) – position + bonus ) * F

Explanation:

X = Ranking Points scored by a competitor at a regatta

N = number of competitors

If number of competitors more than 60 then N = 60

Bonus:

1 place = 6 pts

2 place = 4 pts

3 place = 1 pts

F = factor:

Level - Worlds Championships = 2

Level 1- Continental Championships & Grand Prix events = 1.5

Level 2- Continental Tour events & Regional Championships = 1

Level 3- International- ‘Open’- events = 0.5

Any country or organizer has the right to apply for an event. The IFWC committee (if not the AGM) will decide which event(s) will be accepted as Class Championships; and sanction events as Level 1 > 3 qualifiers.

Every paid-up National FW Association has the right to add ONE ‘international’ (OPEN) event which will count to the ranking.

‘An International Event is an event open to entries other than those from the national authority of the venue.’ ISAF Regulations.

Regional Championships are “stand alone” events that involve the participation of 3 or more “neighboring” countries that declare a regional title, eg Nordic Championships.

A overall result of a Regional Series, comprising 3 or more events hosted by different IFWC member countries, may also be awarded Level 2 ranking points, eg Baltic Cup.

The IFWC committee will sanction an event only after the Notice of Race has been received and approved. Results must be forwarded directly to FW webmaster in the format specified.

The points which each competitor has scored within the last 12 months will be added. The actual ranking position will be based on the sum of ranking points. The competitor with most points is the first.

The ranking list is a continuous system. After 12 months the points are deleted, unless replaced by the current years equivalent event.

Qualification System for World Championships:

For the IFWC World Championships the current FW World Champion is qualified by right.

Each FW Continental Championship (Europeans, South Americans etc.) gives 5 places to the competitors from this continent (example: only a european can win a place at the Europeans).

Additionally, each Grand Prix event gives 5 places to World Championship.

The remaining starting slots will be allocated to the best not yet qualified competitors based on the FW World Ranking. Wildcards – may be allocated by the FW Committee.

Every paid up FW association country has one starting slot by right.