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International Tornado Class

Frequently Asked Questions

The ITA has many resources to help get your questions answered. Please use the links below to find the answers to your questions.

FAQ sheet of questions and answers from the old ITA Forum

> A page of common questions and answers

Class Yearbooks, Newsletters And Other Printed Materials

You need to be a member of your National Class Association to get class printed materials. Find the Class Contact for your country and contact that person.

> Use the Country Menu above to find your country Class Contact Details
> Browse Countries

The New Rig For The 2004 Olympics

The New Rig consisting of a double trapeze, spinnaker, flat-top main and narrow aspect jib was adopted by the Class in 2001. This new generation of Tornado will be raced in the 2004 Olympics in Athens.

> For information about the New Rig design spec's go to: Tornado Class Design
> For a historical background on the changes go to: Tornado Class History
> For photos of the New Rig we have a special detail photo page: Tornado Photo Gallery
> For more questions about the New Rig visit the ITA Forums

Technical Questions About The Class Rules

All technical questions about the Tornado Class Rules can be answered by the ITA Technical Committee. Please visit the Technical Area of the ITA Forums or contact an officer from the ITA Technical Committee.

> ITA Forums
> ITA Class Officers

Rigging, Tuning, And Sailing The Tornado

The Expertise / Tips section of this web site contains helpful information for rigging, tuning and sailing the Tornado. If you can't find your answer there, contact your country Class Contact or use the ITA Forums.

> Tornado Expertise / Tips
> Use the Country Menu above to find your country Class Contact Details
> Browse Countries
> ITA Forums

Buying New And Used Tornados, Sails And Parts

The Boats / Gear section of this web site contains listings of Tornado builders and suppliers for new equipment, and classified listings of used equipment for sale. If you are a sailor in a country with an active Tornado fleet, your country class contact may also help you find equipment.

> Boats / Gear
> New Boats / Equipment
> Used Exchange / Classifieds
> Use the Country Menu above to find your country Class Contact Details
> Browse Countries

Questions, Problems Or Comments About This Web Site

For questions, problems or comments about this web site, please email the webmaster.

> Email: webmaster@tornado.org

Other Questions

If you can not find the answers to your questions using the above links, try one of our ITA forums or contact a class officer.

> ITA Forums
> ITA Class Officers

 

 

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