The M30 International Class
Association announced today its Owners have voted unanimously to
change the name of the Class Association to the Farr 30
International One Design Class. In November,
the Class successfully completed an agreement with Farr Yacht
Design, Ltd and Bruce Farr to rename the Class. The
agreement was subject to approval by M30 Owners in a Class vote
under the Class Constitution. The name
change and adoption of new logos will now be effective January
1, 2009.
The Class operated for 10 years
under a naming rights and sponsorship arrangement with Champagne
Mumm. Due to corporate reorganizations and a sale of the
Champagne Mumm brand the arrangement was not renewed.
After operating as the M30 Class on an interim basis, the
Class is very pleased to announce its new name, reuniting the
image of the Class with the original designer of this very
successful One Design boat.
Nelson Stephenson, Class and World
Council President noted that following the adoption of a new
Class Constitution in October, the Class has been managed by its
World Council and operated through a central Class Office
located in Annapolis Maryland. Stagg Yachts,
Inc. will continue as the Class Manager.
Regional Fleets are being organized to conduct local racing
under Class Rules around the World.
Adopting a new name provides a
great opportunity for the Class to renew its marketing efforts
and move positively into its second decade. Over 225 One Design
boats have been built and are racing worldwide. New
boats are presently being built by Waterline Systems, Inc in
Portsmouth, Rhode Island and orders will be accepted by DK
Yachts in Malaysia. Major Fleets are active
and growing in Australia, Europe, Russia, Canada, the United
States and many other countries around the World.
Stephenson said today, “Farr Yacht
Design Ltd, working with Dave Irish, Barry Carroll, and Geoff
Stagg, designed a great boat that has provided our Owners with a
great One Design racing platform. The Farr 30 brings together
Owners for a high level of competition, resulting in a very high
fun factor at an affordable cost.”
Bruce Farr commented, “At Farr
Yacht Design, we are delighted by the decision to rename as the
Farr 30 Class and honored to renew and strengthen our
involvement in the Class”. “This boat has been one our favorite
designs and is one of the most successful 30 foot One Designs
built, so it is gratifying that it now carries our name.
“Our goal in designing the boat
was to create a state-of-the-art small offshore One Design that
would be fast and exciting, yet uncomplicated and economical.
It exceeded expectations and has generated incredible enthusiasm
amongst owners and crews, being fun and basically
straightforward to sail whilst rewarding skill and effort with
extra performance. Strict one design rules and strong Class
management have ensured incredibly close, fair racing and
competitive fleets in many areas of the world, aboard a
fantastic and delightful small Offshore One Design”.