Following the AIADCA AGM at Belmont, Horst Kopp was presented with Honorary Life Membership to become only the 4th person to receive this honour.
Horst has been sailing A Class for 43 years and was the oldest competitor at the recent Worlds at 69 years young. Horst’s first A class was a converted quickcat KA5. His second boat was an Australis. Since then he has had a number of different boats to keep up to date. Horst has missed only 1 National championship in the time he has competed in the class and has also attended all Worlds held in Australia, as well as New Zealand. He was also President of the class in the 70’s and currently acts as the class historian.
The award was presented by fellow Life Member Ian Johnson at the World Opening function.
As a further mark of respect Horst was also presented with a personal sail number of AUS 5 in recognition of his first boat number.
Ian Johnson
President
L-R Ian Johnson, Jo-Anne Johnson, Horst Kopp
Unfortunately the forth Life Member, Harold Stevenson was not able to be present for this photo due to illness
The Class Rules have been updated by the IACA. These rules define the current parameters relating to the design of the A Class Catamaran. Please ensure your boat complies at all times, especially at major championships. To review the rules, click here.
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