Who is invited to the trials?
Up until 2008, the top 70 ranked sailors were invited to the trials. Now that the fleet is split into two categories, junior and senior, the top 35 junior and top 40 seniors after excluding sailors who must compulsorily retire because of their age will qualify will be invited. Records indicate that this split is representative of those qualifying for the trials over recent years. However, do bear in mind that of the 35 Juniors who qualify for the trials, approximately 15-20 will be Seniors by the time they actually compete in the trials. So the trials are more likely to comprise of 50-55 Seniors and 15-20 Juniors.
