ISAF Sailor Classification Code

The Sailor Classification Code is World Sailing’s system, dating from its ISAF era, for grading competitors as amateur or professional so that events can restrict entries by status. Group 1 covers amateurs who earn no payment from sailing; Group 3 covers professionals paid for sailing or marine-trade work tied to racing. It governs Corinthian and pro-am eligibility in classes and offshore events and is administered through an online classification register.