One Metre

The International One Metre (IOM) is a class of Radio Sailing Boat used for racing under the International Sailing Federation Racing Rules of Sailing. It is a measurement-controlled box rule originally created by the ISAF-RSD (now the International Radio Sailing Association) in 1988 in an attempt to harmonise the various one metre rules created around the world. The IOM Class Rules specify a standardised sail plan and control of the other major performance dimensions (displacement, length, and draught) while allowing some freedom in hull design. The IOM is now the largest and arguably most competitive of all radio sailing classes.

History

The International One Metre Class Association was formed in 2003 as an owners association to support the class and promote racing. This function was originally carried out by the International Radio Sailing Association (previously known as the ISAF-RSD or Radio Sailing Division). The continuing association with IRSA entitles the class to hold World Championships officially recognised by the International Sailing Federation.

Events

World Champions

Event Gold Silver Bronze

1994, Saint-Cyr, Vienne
 Graham BANTOCK (GBR)
Design Red Wine
 Chris DICKS (GBR)
Design Metrick Magick
 Mark DICKS (GBR)
Design Crossbow

1997, Wellington
 Craig Smith (AUS)
Design TS2
 Geoffrey SMALE (NZL)
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 Trevor BAMFORTH (NZL)
Design TS2

1999, Malta
 Graham BANTOCK (GBR)
Design Ikon
 Craig SMITH (AUS)
Design TS-2
 Martin ROBERTS (GBR)
Design Widget

2001, Omisalj
 Martin ROBERTS (GBR)
Design Widget
 Graham BANTOCK (GBR)
Design Ikon
 Gary CAMERON (AUS)
Design TS2

2003, Vancouver
 Trevor BINKS (GBR)
Design Isis
 Craig Smith (AUS)
Design TS2
 Paul JONES (AUS)
Design Disco

2005, Mooloolaba
 Craig Smith (AUS)
Design Obsession
 Graham BANTOCK (GBR)
Design Topico
 Paul JONES (AUS)
Design Cockatoo

2007, Marseille
 Brad GIBSON (AUS)
Design Widget
 Guillermo BELTRI' (ESP)
Design Italiko
 Craig SMITH (AUS)
Design Obsession

2009, Barbados
 Zvonko JELACIC (CRO)
Design Pikanto
 Brad GIBSON (AUS)
Design Widget
 Mario SKRLJ (CRO)
Design Pikanto

2011, West Kirby
 Peter STOLLERY (GBR)
Design BritPOP
 Brad GIBSON (GBR)
Design BritPOP
 Graham ELLIOTT (GBR)
Design BritPOP

2013, Sdot Yam
 Rob WALSH (GBR)
Design BritPOP
 Marko MATIC (CRO)
Design Kantun S
 Søren ANDRESEN (DNK)
Design Cheinz

2015, Foster City
 Brad GIBSON (GBR)
Design POP
 Peter STOLLERY (GBR)
Design BritPOP
 Zvonko JELACIC (CRO)
Design Kantun S

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